What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at County?
Paralegal Needed
We are looking for a self-motivated Paralegal to ensure smooth running of the State’s Attorney’s office and effective case management, with 9 attorneys and 10 support staff.
Proficiencies Needed
Demonstrates proficiency with technology, including but not limited to Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email, Dropbox, and Social Media.
High level of skill in written English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation with an eye for formatting documents.
Strong organizational and follow-through skills, orderly and detail-oriented with ability to prioritize work with accuracy and efficiency while staying focused and calm under pressure.
Ability to work independently, take responsibility, take initiative, problem-solve using sound judgment, and handle confidential and sensitive information.
Skills & Experience
Demonstrates proficiency with technology, including but not limited to Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email, Dropbox, and Social Media.
High level of skill in written English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation with an eye for formatting documents.
Strong organizational and follow-through skills, orderly and detail-oriented with ability to prioritize work with accuracy and efficiency while staying focused and calm under pressure.
Ability to work independently, take responsibility, take initiative, problem-solve using sound judgment, and handle confidential and sensitive information.
Responsibilities
Paralegal’s main responsibility is to aid State’s Attorney’s Office lawyers to ensure that cases and victims receive the best possible representation. The specific duties of Paralegal will often depend on the needs of the office or the Lawyers they assist, but normally include:
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
- Communicating with victims, witnesses, law enforcement, community leaders, and more, via phone, by email and in person to conduct interviews and field questions
- Performing initial background research and briefing the lawyer
- Attending meetings and possibly court alongside the Lawyer and taking accurate notes on proceedings
- Drafting documents for attorneys, and organizing documents for court filing and record keeping
- Transcribing and proofreading legal documents
- Scheduling appointments and court dates
- Maintaining confidentiality and privacy
- Utilize Karpel, prosecutor database, to ensure proper procedures and workflow for other attorneys in the office, to ensure efficiency
- E-filing
- Type up and file legal documents, discovery, and correspondence
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Monitor and ensure deadlines are met
- Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
- Understand the day-to-day operations of a legal office
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
- Paralegal certification required
TO APPLY FOR THIS position, please Include
- Resume
- Cover letter with salary requirements
- Three references
This full-time job (Monday-Friday) comes with benefits, health insurance, HSA, IMRF retirement, and is an AFSCME Union position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000
