Paralegal - Clark County Prosecutor's Office

ApplicantPool; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark County Prosecutor's Office is seeking a skilled Paralegal in Jeffersonville, Indiana. The role involves assisting in charge preparation under a deputy prosecutor, drafting legal papers, and handling discovery and filing duties with accuracy.

The position requires strong organizational abilities, excellent communication, and proficient computer skills to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong written and verbal communication with staff, the public, and courts.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to learn new programs.
• Highly organized with ability to prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Prepare criminal charges under supervision of a deputy prosecutor.
• Prepare legal papers and correspondence.
• Obtain, prepare and file discovery, and manage calendars.
• Electronically file court documents and other records.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Ability to learn

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Paralegal-Clark County Prosecutor's Office

Job Description

Duties include preparing criminal charges under the supervision of a deputy prosecutor, preparing legal papers and correspondence, obtaining, preparing and filing discovery, managing calendars, electronically filing court documents and other necessary records.

• Salary: $46,800.00; benefits available
• Hours: 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday - Friday

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Good communication skills with other staff, public, courts
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to learn new programs
• Ability to work with other staff in a high volume office, and a positive attitude
• Highly organized and ability to organize workload and establish priorities

This position is fast-paced, and requires the employee to expertly manage a high-volume of important criminal cases. The employee must be competent, capable, and reliable. Previous applicants may re-apply.