Paralegal- Charging Unit (evening)

Philadelphia District Attorney's Office; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 43,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office seeks a Paralegal for the Charging Unit, responsible for creating charging packets, running background checks, and managing sensitive information. This full-time evening role requires a Bachelor's degree and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and retirement options.

Benefits

Generous retirement savings options

Comprehensive health coverage

Annual paid time off package

Wellness program

Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a paralegal is a plus.
• Candidates must be organized, flexible, and capable of working under pressure.
• Understanding of the sensitive nature of the professional services provided.

Responsibilities

• Create charging packets for live arrests.
• Run background checks for each defendant.
• Communicate with PPD for outstanding paperwork.

Skills

Organized

Flexible

Able to work under pressure

Ability to develop relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Tools

CPCMS

PARS

DAWS

Microsoft Office

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Company Description

The

Position: Paralegal

Unit: Charging Unit

Supervisor: Supervisor, Charging Unit

Shift/Vacancies: Evening

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 Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office in particular is committed to several citywide collaborations aimed at reducing Philadelphia’s jail population and improving the criminal justice system overall.

• 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.

Summary Of Job

The Charging Unit of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office is a 24/7 operation which is responsible for reviewing all arrests and affidavits of probable cause in support of arrest warrants and search warrants in Philadelphia submitted by the Philadelphia Police Department and other law enforcement agencies. Charging Unit ADAs determine when charges are filed or declined in a case and whether probable cause exists for the issuance of arrest and search warrants. They along with Charging Unit Paralegals and DA Representatives are responsible for making bail recommendations, handling bail appeals from arraignment court, and the creation of files following arraignment court.

Due to the essential nature of this role, lateral transfers will not be considered until at least a year of service has been completed.

Work schedules are shown below:

• Evenings from Monday through Friday, 3pm-11pm
  
  
  

The Charging Unit paralegals are considered essential personnel and must work holidays and other times the office is closed based on the schedule.

Job Responsibilities

• Create charging packets for live arrests sent to the PARS charging queue by PPD.
• Run background checks for each defendant through CPCMS and the PS Portal XL (NCIC).
• Order Certificates of Non-Licensure from State Police.
• Print Police Misconduct Disclosure Packets from DAWS.
• Communicate with PPD for any outstanding paperwork (ex. Crash reports, FOJ paperwork).
  
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience as a paralegal is a plus.
• All qualified applicants must have earned a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, able to multi-task well and manage time efficiently.
• Candidates must be organized, flexible and capable of working under pressure.
• Prior experience with CPCMS, PARS and DAWS is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is desirable.
• 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

This is an exempt employee with the City of Philadelphia. Immediately upon assuming office, new hire will 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. **

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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Job function

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  Legal

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