What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Assistant/Paralegal position at St. Charles County Government?
JOB DESCRIPTION: The litigation assistant performs a variety of legal work and tasks to provide support and assistance to the assigned Attorney from case initiation until case disposition, including trial preparation. This position may telecommute occasionally.
- Drafts legal documents including pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories, files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
- Prepares and submits court and investigative subpoenas for law enforcement and case attorneys.
- Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
- Attends meetings with case attorneys, evidence technicians, investigators, etc. to assist attorney in the selection of trial evidence and detail exhibit preparations.
- Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files.
- Prepares cases for trial when directed. This includes assisting at trials with voir dire and jury selection, exhibits, witness contacts and preparation, and note taking during trial.
- Prepares, sends, tracks, and retrieves evidence to/from Attorney General for appeals.
- Represents the State in misdemeanor docket, Director of Revenue cases, jury trials, motion and bond hearings, preliminary hearings, and guilty pleas.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Applications MUST be submitted through county website to be considered.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education
- Requires an Associate's Degree or diploma program in Criminal Justice, Paralegal studies, or a related field, or 5 years of progressively responsible paralegal experience. Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skill, and abilities may be considered.
Certifications
- Paralegal certificate required.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Requires extensive working knowledge of legal terminology and legal proceeding processes.
This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position which includes a full range of benefits including Paid Time Off, Extended Medical Leave, Holidays, Employee Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement, and Tuition Assistance programs.
TO APPLY: Applications must be submitted through the St. Charles County website at-- sccmo.org > JOBS--.We do not accept faxed, e-mailed, or print applications.
Applications will be accepted on a continuing basis until the position is filled or a sufficient number of qualified candidates have applied.
St. Charles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. St. Charles County is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen is required for all positions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $56,142.83 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Saint Charles, MO 63301 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $56,143
