PARALEGAL (PROSECUTORS OFFICE)

Starting Pay: $20.9356 Hourly ($43,546)<\/span> Step A: $22.8750 Hourly ($47,580)<\/span> Step B: $26.2558 Hourly ($54,612)<\/span> Step C: $26.9663 Hourly ($56,090)<\/span> Step D: $27.6529 Hourly ($57,518)<\/span> Step E: $28.3933 Hourly ($59,058)<\/span> Step F: $29.1688 Hourly ($60,671)<\/span> Step G: $29.9923 Hourly ($62,384)<\/span> MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:<\/span> Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Pre-Law\/Social Science or an equivalent law related field;<\/span> * OR-<\/span> Associate degree in an accredited Paralegal Program, Criminal Justice or other social science field -AND- one (1) year of experience as a Paralegal;<\/span> * OR-<\/span> Legal Assistant Certification -AND- one (1) year experience as a secretary in a legal setting;<\/span> * OR-<\/span> 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);<\/span> * OR-<\/span> Five (5) years' experience as a Paralegal, Judicial Secretary or Secretary in a legal setting.<\/span> PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:<\/span> Must be able to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without reasonable accommodations.<\/span> 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.<\/span> ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:<\/span>

Prepares various legal documents necessary to the criminal justice process, <\/span> neglect-abuse process, child support process or civil law process with or without clerical assistance.<\/span> Performs legal research using Westlaw and writing assignments as required.<\/span> Drafting and formatting the table of authorities in the briefs and checking legal citations for proper formatting.<\/span> Assists attorneys in the courtroom, including gathering witnesses, liaising with law enforcement, review of pleadings, correspondence and other information required.<\/span> In civil cases- Conducts personal, detailed interviews with clients and potential clients.<\/span> Compiles and reviews information to draft plea agreements and\/or make recommendations for disposition of assigned cases.<\/span> Track cases and performs necessary follow up assignments.<\/span> Ensures the terms of sentence are properly requested, ordered and entered and liaises with Probation Department.<\/span> Ensures that witness list are correct and subpoenas are prepared and that they are properly served in compliance with court rules.<\/span> Coordinates with DHHS relative to referrals to this office and ensures compliance with procedure.<\/span> Liaises with various clerks of court relative to matters to be filed and information to be exchanged.<\/span> Please see the attached job description for more details.<\/span>","