WAGE: $20.53DEPARTMENT: AttorneyPERSONNEL STATUS: Part TimeBENEFITS: No Benefits

OVERVIEW:

Under the general guidance and direction of supervising attorneys and staff, performs legal work related to the prosecution of criminal cases.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.)

Gathers and electronically processes discovery information utilizing a variety of computer programs such as Justware, Sharefile, Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook, and many others.

May generate a variety of legal correspondence, documents or reports within the case management system requiring judgment as to accuracy and completeness; follows paper work and cases through to completion. Will obtain and upload information into different systems. Will process information, perform redactions and arrange electronic delivery of information from different system to various parties.

Answers telephones and assists individuals entering the office; responds to basic procedural questions. Reviews and makes correct determinations regarding the handling of incoming mail. Prepares introductory letters, Victim Impact Statements, and information for victims and mails or emails those items to them. Provides updated information to witnesses about the court process. May schedule appointments for Victim/Witness Coordinators and Attorneys. May attend meetings if necessary. Collect and organize documentation received from victims and files the information in the appropriate system.

Contacts law enforcement agencies, court personnel, witnesses, attorneys, etc. to request information and follow up on receipt of the information.

Process discovery for cases, request and obtain information needed for cases. Maintains case records in our case management systems in accordance with office policies and procedures.

Operates a motor vehicle in a safe manner and in compliance with all Utah laws and regulations.

Other duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOU:

Education: Graduation from high school and working knowledge of computers, word processing, and case management programs.

Experience: Experience preferred, but not required. Thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Working knowledge of legal terminology and procedures, court systems and documents, as well as the ability to advise the public as needed regarding basic legal issues and court processes. Knowledge of the Bureau of Criminal Identification and their systems also helpful. Preference will be given to applicants with clerical work experience.

Knowledge: Working knowledge of constitutional law; municipal codes and ordinances; criminal and civil law, rules of procedure, rules of evidence, and state statutes; and the principles, practices, and methods used in research and prosecution.

Abilities: Ability to draft basic legal documents; typing at 60 wpm (net), operating modern office equipment, including (but not limited to) a multi-line telephone, a computer, a copy or scanning machine, a fax machine, use of office equipment. Ability to use personal computer, including word processing and case management software. Ability to accurately input data into a computer for case record management. Ability to use other communications and office equipment. Must have ability to read sometimes complex material, to identify protected information, and use appropriate equipment to redact protected information prior to disclosure.

Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react resourcefully under varying conditions, maintain accurate records and strict confidentiality of information and records, follow written and oral instructions, communicate effectively (orally and in writing), establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, other agencies and the general public.

Must be able to interact with sometimes emotional or angry people to diffuse the situation and impart the appropriate information to them.

Must be able to complete any specialized training in legal or victim services as deemed necessary by the Victim/Witness Supervisor, Office Manager, Chief Criminal Deputy and/or County Attorney.

YOUR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must complete and pass a criminal background check through BCI and a drug test.

Must have a valid Utah Driver’s License. Employees driving a personal vehicle while on county business must maintain the minimum vehicle liability insurance as specified in the Utah Code.

Skill in typing 60 wpm (net).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to use objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work in a typical office and sometimes courtroom setting with appropriate climate controls. Periodic travel and some after-hours work is required in the normal course of job performance. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.53 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 19 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Ogden, UT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person