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 MI seeks a para-professional to support assistant prosecutors, conduct legal research, and draft petitions and orders. You will handle subpoenas, motions and responses, serving as a primary contact for court proceedings and investigations.

The role requires attention to detail and familiarity with criminal justice processes. Responsibilities include attending hearings, coordinating with law enforcement and DHHS, and preparing pleadings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal qualifications with related legal experience.
• Experience in legal research and drafting for court petitions and motions.
• Familiarity with Westlaw and court procedures is required.
• Ability to coordinate with attorneys, law enforcement and DHHS.

Responsibilities

• Prepares various legal documents necessary to the criminal justice process and related civil matters.
• Performs legal research using Westlaw and writing 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.
• Conducts personal, detailed interviews with clients and potential clients.
• Compiles and reviews information to draft plea agreements and recommendations for disposition.
• Tracks cases and performs necessary follow-up assignments.
• Ensures terms of sentence are properly requested and entered; liaises with Probation.
• Liaises with clerks of court and coordinates with DHHS relative to referrals.
• Ensures witness lists are correct and subpoenas are prepared and served in compliance with court rules.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting petitions

Court hearings support

Interviews with clients

Litigation support

Education

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

Paralegal Certification

Passing score on Genesee County Legal Assistant Competency Exam

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

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-

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.

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)

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.

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