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;
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Paralegal Certification -AND- two (2) years' 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);
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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.
