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Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is Hiring a Paralegal- Conviction Integrity Unit Near Philadelphia, PA

Position: Paralegal

Unit: Conviction Integrity Unit

Manager: Supervisor of CIU

Company Description

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office is the largest prosecutor’s office in Pennsylvania, and one of the largest in the nation. It serves more than 1.5 million citizens of the City and County of Philadelphia, employing 600 lawyers, detectives and support staff. Our Assistant District Attorneys are dedicated to public service, public safety, and justice for all involved in the criminal justice system.

The Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU) of the District Attorney’s Office is charged with investigating problematic past convictions for credible claims of actual innocence, wrongful conviction and, where feasible, sentencing inequities. In doing so, prosecutors in this unit strive to increase transparency, integrity and trust in the criminal justice system, holding publicly accountable those who abuse their positions of authority. When warranted through their investigation, unit prosecutors work to reverse unjust sentences resulting from government misconduct.

**Please note that effective September 1, 2021 the City of Philadelphia requires all new employees to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19. **

To attain a job with the city, you must be a city of Philadelphia resident within 6 months (180 days) of hire and able to work completely in the office.

Job Summary
The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is seeking Paralegals to provide support to CIU prosecutors. Responsibilities may include maintenance of records and files, document review and production, organizing and responding to incoming mail, email, and calls to the CIU, maintaining databases, assist with preliminary case screening, and coordination with outside agencies.

Essential functions within the Conviction Integrity Unit:

Create files for all attorney and pro se submissions and complete the preliminary investigation of all pro se CIU submissions.
Attend and summarize regular CIU meetings and other meetings as needed.
Prepare documents for discovery such as redacting documents.
Create and maintain filing system for Brady/Giglio database.
Oversee and track incoming mail, attorney calendars, and databases.
Assist in other administrative duties such as time sheets, reserve conference room, answer calls, draft memos, and book travel.

Skills & Qualifications

2 years of paralegal experience in the DA’s Office or another law enforcement agency is preferred
Intermediate to expert ability with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Proven critical thinking skills and a willingness to learn.
All qualified applicants must have earned a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Candidates must be organized, flexible and capable of working under pressure.
Ability to develop and cultivate effective internal/external working relationships is essential.
Understanding of the uniquely sensitive and confidential nature of the professional services provided by the Office.

Rewards/Benefits
Paralegals are exempt employees with the City of Philadelphia. Immediately upon assuming office, Paralegals receive benefits similar to those of other City of Philadelphia employees, including the below benefits:

Generous retirement savings options available (pension plan and etc.)
We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PFLF) Program qualified employer

We offer comprehensive health coverage (medical, vision, prescription and dental) for employees and their eligible dependents
Annual paid time off (PTO) package: 10 vacation days, 15 sick leave days, 11 paid holidays, 5 annual administrative leave
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Before tax commuter program
Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts

Sick leave bonuses and exchanges
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Applications will be active for one year from the date of receipt by the Office.

All exempt employees of the District Attorney’s Office are at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the District Attorney. The at-will relationship shall not be modified for any employee and no agreement, oral or written, shall be entered into that changes the at-will relationship.

** The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. **