PARALEGAL (PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE)

Starting Pay: $20.9356 Hourly ($43,546)
Step A: $22.8750 Hourly ($47,580)
Step B: $26.2558 Hourly ($54,612)
Step C: $26.9663 Hourly ($56,090)
Step D: $27.6529 Hourly ($57,518)
Step E: $28.3933 Hourly ($59,058)
Step F: $29.1688 Hourly ($60,671)
Step G: $29.9923 Hourly ($62,384)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Pre-Law/Social Science or an equivalent law related field;

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Associate degree in an accredited Paralegal Program, Criminal Justice or other social science field -AND- one (1) year of experience as a Paralegal;

-OR-

Legal Assistant Certification -AND- one (1) year experience as a secretary in a legal setting;

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Passing score on Genesee County Legal Assistant Competency Exam -AND- three (3) years' experience in a Prosecuting Attorney's office or Law Enforcement Office (state, local or federal);

-OR-

Five (5) years' experience as a Paralegal, Judicial Secretary or Secretary in a legal setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

JOB SUMMARY: Performs responsible para-professional tasks as assigned by assistant prosecuting attorneys; research legal questions, prepares initial orders and drafts petitions, motions, complaints, answers and investigative subpoenas; attends court hearings, serves as the extradition point of contact for the office; processes forfeitures and responds to mail inquiries; works under general supervision; performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares various legal documents necessary to the criminal justice process,
• neglect-abuse process, child support process or civil law process with or without clerical assistance.
• Performs legal research using Westlaw and writing assignments as required.
• Drafting and formatting the table of authorities in the briefs and checking legal citations for proper formatting.
• Assists attorneys in the courtroom, including gathering witnesses, liaising with law enforcement, review of pleadings, correspondence and other information required.
• In civil cases- Conducts personal, detailed interviews with clients and potential clients.
• Compiles and reviews information to draft plea agreements and/or make recommendations for disposition of assigned cases.
• Track cases and performs necessary follow up assignments.
• Ensures the terms of sentence are properly requested, ordered and entered and liaises with Probation Department.
• Ensures that witness list are correct and subpoenas are prepared and that they are properly served in compliance with court rules.
• Coordinates with DHHS relative to referrals to this office and ensures compliance with procedure.
• Liaises with various clerks of court relative to matters to be filed and information to be exchanged.

Please see the attached job description for more details.