Paralegal – DA (Civil Litigation)

• Processes driving while intoxicated (DWI), felony, and vehicle/property forfeiture files
• Prepares cases for the docket to include issuing subpoenas, obtaining restitution amounts, compiling petitions and reports, and collecting other case information
• Assists attorneys with current case law research and case preparation
• Requests investigative searches for prior convictions, vehicle registration, bankruptcies, and current addresses
• Drafts legal documents and other correspondence such as probable cause paragraphs for at-large/re-filed cases and synopsis for Grand Jury presentations
• Maintains division statistics involving caseload information
• Maintains calendar for case settings and hearings and notifies law enforcement personnel of trial dates
• Provides case status information to judges, law enforcement agencies, victims, bail bondsmen, and opposing attorneys
• Maintains attorneys’ schedules and communicates with opposing counsel and staff regarding deadlines and scheduling litigation events.   
• Organizes and coordinates complex discovery.  Maintains comprehensive understanding of the status of discovery in all assigned cases.   Creates and organizes physical and electronic files of written discovery, deposition transcripts, and audio/visual media.  Can readily research and pull items upon request.   
• Communicates with County employees regarding litigation or administrative matters. 
• Drafts basic litigation documents such as notices of appearance, deposition notices, and simple advisories to the court.  
• Assists in all phases of trial and hearing preparation, including setting/attending hearings, depositions, meetings, ordering records, preparing and coordinating service of subpoenas, organizing trial notebooks and exhibits and preparing witnesses for trial.
• Maintains a working knowledge of litigation technology including trial presentation software and e-discovery.
• Performs duties in compliance with applicable ethics, security and safety rules, regulations and standards.  Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive or protected information.
• Performs related duties as required

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Legal Assistance, and two years of legal experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of legal terminology involved in civil and criminal procedures; knowledge of civil and criminal justice process
• Skill in completing legal research
• Ability to organize legal information; ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing; ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy; ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; ability to operate a personal computer, typewriter, and essential office equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, judges, clients, attorneys, and the public
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

• Generally working in indoor conditions
• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 5 pounds
• Occasionally moves about the office
• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Generally operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Positions self to perform essential functions
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Salary : $3,777