PARALEGAL- PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE (FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION)

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

Job summary

Genesee County is seeking a para-professional to perform research, draft petitions, motions and subpoenas. The role supports assistant prosecutors, attends hearings and liaises with law enforcement and court staff.

The position requires degrees or paralegal certification with relevant experience in a prosecutorial or legal setting. Strong analytical, drafting and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree or equivalent law-related qualification as listed.
• Alternate pathways require parity of experience or certification.
• Paralegal certification preferred with relevant legal setting experience.
• Prosecuting Attorney's or law enforcement experience is an advantage.
• Five years of paralegal or legal secretary experience satisfies alternative track.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents for criminal, neglect-abuse, child support or civil processes.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and draft related assignments.
• Draft and format tables of authorities and verify citations.
• Assist attorneys in court, coordinate with law enforcement, review pleadings.
• Interview clients in civil cases and help draft plea agreements.
• Track cases and perform required follow-up actions.
• Coordinate with Probation and ensure sentencing terms are properly ordered.
• Prepare and serve subpoenas in compliance with court rules.
• Collaborate with DHHS for referrals and information exchange.
• Coordinate with court clerks regarding filings and data exchange.

Skills

Legal research

Westlaw

Drafting documents

Courtroom support

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Associate degree in Paralegal/Criminal Justice or related field

Paralegal Certification

Passing Genesee County Legal Assistant Competency Exam

Five years' Paralegal/Secretary experience in legal setting

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

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.

Please see the attached job description for more details.