PARALEGAL (PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE)

Genesee County MI; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee County MI seeks a para-professional to support assistant prosecuting attorneys. You will research legal questions, draft orders and petitions, attend hearings, and serve as a liaison with law enforcement and court staff.

Responsibilities include preparing documents, performing legal research, drafting authorities, and assisting attorneys in court. Strong organizational skills and knowledge of court procedures are essential.

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 years' experience as a Paralegal, Judicial Secretary or Secretary in a legal setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares various legal documents necessary to the criminal justice process.
• Conveys information through the neglect-abuse, child support, or civil processes.
• Performs legal research using Westlaw and drafting assignments as required.
• Drafting and formatting the table of authorities in briefs and checking citations.
• Assists attorneys in the courtroom, including gathering witnesses and liaising with law enforcement.
• In civil cases, conducts personal interviews with clients and potential clients.
• Drafts plea agreements and recommends dispositions for assigned cases.
• Tracks cases and performs necessary follow-up assignments.
• Ensures sentence terms are properly requested, ordered, and entered; liaises with Probation Department.
• Ensures witness lists and subpoenas are accurate and properly served.
• Coordinates with DHHS relative to referrals and compliance with procedures.
• Liaises with clerks of court regarding matters to be filed and information exchange.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting legal documents

Courtroom support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Associate degree in Paralegal Program or social science

Paralegal Certification (optional)

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Pre-Law/Social Science or an equivalent law related field;

Starting Pay

Starting Pay: $21.5635 Hourly ($44,852)

Step A: $23.5611 Hourly ($49,007)

Step B: $27.0433 Hourly ($56,250)

Step C: $27.7755 Hourly ($57,773)

Step D: $28.4827 Hourly ($59,244)

Step E: $29.2452 Hourly ($60,830)

Step F: $30.0438 Hourly ($62,491)

Step G: $30.8923 Hourly ($64,256)

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in an accredited Paralegal Program, Criminal Justice or other social science field -AND- one (1) year of experience as a Paralegal;

Paralegal Certification -AND- two (2) years' experience as a secretary in a legal setting;

Passing score on Genesee County Legal Assistant Competency Exam -AND- three (3) 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.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs responsible para-professional tasks as assigned by assistant prosecuting attorneys; research legal questions, prepares initial orders and drafts petitions, motions, complaints, answers and investigative subpoenas; attends court hearings, serves as the extradition point of contact for the office; processes forfeitures and responds to mail inquiries; works under general supervision; performs related duties as required.

Essential Job Duties And Functions

• Prepares various legal documents necessary to the criminal justice process,
• neglect-abuse process, child support process or civil law 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.