Paralegal for Prosecuting Attorney - Trial Prep

Washington Co; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

EAP Program

Retirement APERS

Arkansas Public Employees Retirement

Vacation time

Sick time

Holiday time

Job summary

Washington County's Prosecuting Attorney's Office seeks a Paralegal (Position 0416.028) to support case development and trial prep. Duties include legal research, document preparation, case management, drafting pleadings, filing, and coordinating with clients and the public.

The Paralegal must maintain confidentiality, adhere to department policies, work as part of a team, and pass a criminal background check with security clearances as required. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearances where required.
• Maintain confidentiality of all matters.
• Work in a professional, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Support case development and trial preparation.
• Perform legal research and draft pleadings.
• Manage case files and filing of documents.
• Coordinate with clients and the public.
• Organize evidence and summarize reports and witness statements.

Skills

Legal research

Document preparation

Case management

Draft pleadings

Filing documents

Client communication

Evidence organization

Witness statement summaries

Job description

Washington County's Prosecuting Attorney's Office seeks a Paralegal (Position 0416.028) to support case development and trial prep. Duties include legal research, document preparation, case management, drafting pleadings, filing, and coordinating with clients and the public.

The Paralegal must maintain confidentiality, adhere to department policies, work as part of a team, and pass a criminal background check with security clearances as required. Pre-employment drug testing is required.