Discovery Coordinator

Yellowstone Club, LLC; Billings (MT); Presencial; USD 43 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Employer paid health insurance (incl.

Vision plan

PERS retirement

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Resumo da oferta

Yellowstone County is seeking a Discovery Coordinator for the criminal division. The role involves conducting legal research, drafting briefs and charging documents, and managing the dissemination of discovery to ensure compliance with statutory obligations.

Work is performed under the direction of the Discovery Supervisor and the Chief Deputy County Attorney. Responsibilities include organizing discovery materials, supporting litigation, and ensuring timely delivery to defense attorneys and

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s Degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, or closely related field.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training totaling four years.

Responsabilidades

• Primary support for discovery dissemination and criminal litigation.
• Receive, organize, and distribute criminal justice information to defense attorneys and courts.
• Conduct legal research from codes, digests and publications.
• Prepare and draft legal documents including briefs, charging documents, and motions.
• Assist attorneys in discovery-related matters.
• Review documents for compliance with statutes and authorities.
• Anticipate missing discovery and obtain additional information as needed.

Conhecimentos

Legal research

Westlaw proficiency

Drafting briefs

Formação académica

Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Studies/Criminal Justice

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

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.

Class Specifications | Discovery Coordinator (F) | Class Spec Details

Examples of Duties

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Finalist(s) must pass background check.

Benefits

• Employer paid health insurance, which includes dental and pharmacy benefits
• Employer paid life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• State of Montana PERS retirement
• Vision plan coverage
• 457 deferred compensation plans and ROTH plans
• Flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, limited purpose accounts and health savings accounts (HSA)
• Education assistance program
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Weight Management program
• Annual wellness screenings
• Paid holidays
• 12-days sick leave per year
• 3-weeks' vacation your first year!

Part-time employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page. https://www.yellowstonecountymt.gov/human_resources