Paralegal – Courtroom Support & Legal Research

Genesee County Human Resources; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee County Human Resources in Flint, MI seeks a para-professional to support the Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Responsibilities include researching legal questions, drafting petitions and orders, attending court hearings, and coordinating with law enforcement and DHHS as needed.

The role requires handling subpoenas, preparing documents for civil and criminal cases, and performing duties under supervision. A paralegal or related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Pre-Law/Social Science or an equivalent law related field.
• Associate degree in an accredited Paralegal Program, Criminal Justice or other social science field -AND- one year of experience as a Paralegal.
• Paralegal Certification -AND- two years' experience as a secretary in a legal setting.
• Passing score on Genesee County Legal Assistant Competency Exam -AND- three years' experience in a Prosecuting Attorney's office or Law Enforcement Office (state, local or federal).
• Five (5) years' experience as a Paralegal, Judicial Secretary or Secretary in a legal setting.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Social Science or related field

Associate degree in Paralegal/Criminal Justice or related field

Paralegal Certification

Passing score on Genesee County Legal Assistant Competency Exam

Five years' experience as Paralegal/Judicial Secretary/Secretary

Job description

Genesee County Human Resources in Flint, MI seeks a para-professional to support the Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Responsibilities include researching legal questions, drafting petitions and orders, attending court hearings, and coordinating with law enforcement and DHHS as needed.

The role requires handling subpoenas, preparing documents for civil and criminal cases, and performing duties under supervision. A paralegal or related experience is preferred.