The Discovery Coordinator for the criminal division is responsible for conducting legal research; drafting briefs and charging documents; and handling dissemination of discovery to ensure statutory obligations are met. The work is performed under the general direction of the Discovery Supervisor and the Chief Deputy County Attorney.

• Primary support staff position for discovery dissemination and criminal litigation;
• Receives, organizes, and distributes all criminal justice information (discovery) to defense attorneys and courts in a timely manner;
• Conducts legal research (Westlaw/Lexis proficiency) for legal staff from codes, digests and other legal publications and periodicals;
• Prepares and drafts legal documents including responsive briefs, charging documents, and substantive motions making legal determinations based on discovery review;
• Assists attorneys in legal matters related to discovery obtained by law enforcement;
• Reviews and edits documents for compliance with statutes, court decisions and other legal authorities; 
• Anticipates missing discovery based on file reviews and requests missing discovery from appropriate agency;
• Obtains and disseminates additional investigative information as appropriate without direction.

Education/Experience/Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, or closely related field; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training totaling four (4) years. 

 Certifications:

• Notary Public within six (6) month probationary period, if applicable;
• Possession of a valid Montana driver’s license.

 Desired Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to applicants with professional experience in Federal and State Court Criminal Prosecution.
• PACE Certification (Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam Credentialing); or
• NALA CP Certification (National Association of Legal Assistants Certified Paralegal); or 
• NALA ACP Certification (National Association of Legal Assistants Advanced Certified Paralegal). Note: The NALA CP Certification was formerly known as the NALA CLA - Center for Legal Studies