PARALEGAL (PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE)

Genesee County Human Resources; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee County Human Resources seeks a Paralegal to perform para-professional tasks for assistant prosecutors, including researching legal questions, drafting petitions, and attending court hearings.

You will liaise with law enforcement, prepare subpoenas, and assist attorneys in courtroom settings; the role requires strong legal research skills and familiarity with Westlaw.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a law-related field or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in paralegal or related field plus experience acceptable.
• Paralegal certification may substitute for experience in some cases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and orders for criminal and civil matters.
• Perform legal research using Westlaw and draft pleadings.
• Assist attorneys in court and coordinate with law enforcement.
• Coordinate with DHHS and courts for referrals and exchanges.
• Track cases and ensure proper sentencing documentation.

Skills

Legal research

Courtroom support

Draft petitions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Pre-Law/Social Science or equivalent

Associate degree in Paralegal Program or related field

Paralegal Certification

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

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

• OR-

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

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

• OR-

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

• OR-

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

• OR-

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);

• OR-

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.

Salary: $21.56 per hour