Paralegal - District Attorney - $21.79

Job Title

Pay Rate Min to Mid Range

Time Type

Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for providing research and administrative assistance to division attorneys; drafts legal documents and correspondence; files case documents promptly; maintains reporting statistics, and performs related duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares cases for the docket to include issuing subpoenas, obtaining restitution amounts, compiling petitions and reports, and collecting other case information.

• Assists attorneys with current case law research and case preparation.

• Requests investigative searches for prior convictions, vehicle registration, bankruptcies, and current addresses.

• Drafts legal documents and other correspondence such as probable cause paragraphs for at-large/re-filed cases and synopsis for Grand Jury presentations.

• Maintains division statistics involving caseload information.

• Maintains calendar for case settings and hearings and notifies law enforcement personnel of trial dates.

• Provides case status information to judges, law enforcement agencies, victims, bail bondsmen, and opposing attorneys.

• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Legal Assistance.

• Two years of legal experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Must have knowledge of legal terminology involved in civil and criminal procedures.

• Must have knowledge of civil and criminal justice process.

• Must have skill in completing legal research.

• Must have ability to organize legal information.

• Must have ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.

• Must have ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy.

• Must have ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

• Must have ability to operate a personal computer, typewriter, and essential office equipment.

• Must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, judges, clients, attorneys, and the public.

• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance.

• Must clear a pre-employment physical.

• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek.

Working With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee's spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

Employee Benefits | Bexar County, TX - Official Website

BexarCounty is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary : $22 - $26