Prosecution Assistant

County of Tulare; Visalia, Porterville (CA, CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Tulare seeks a Paralegal for the Tulare County District Attorney Office in Visalia to review, prepare, file, and process misdemeanor cases using the DA information systems. Responsibilities include preparing criminal complaints, subpoenas, and coordinating with law enforcement on evidence collection.

The ideal candidate has a paralegal certification or equivalent training, strong knowledge of criminal law and procedure, and experience in legal research and document preparation.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification or completion of one year from a law school accredited by the State Bar.
• Knowledge of criminal law and procedure, legal research methods, drafting legal documents, and opinion writing.
• Filing procedures and legal terminology; legal ethics related to criminal procedures; automated legal research methods and document preparation.

Responsibilities

• Review, prepare, file, and process designated misdemeanor cases utilizing the District Attorney’s information systems.
• Prepare criminal complaints; examine case files to prepare witness subpoena lists; confer with Law Enforcement Officers regarding collection of facts and evidence.
• Read and comprehend complex legal language to check questions of law and assist in the preparation of memoranda for legal opinions.

Skills

Read and analyze legal documents

Explain legal actions

Work with attorneys and public

Legal research

Education

Paralegal certification or law school equivalent

Tools

DAMION system

Job description

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the District Attorney Office. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies,

Current vacancy is with the Tulare County District Attorney Office located in Visalia Courthouse & Porterville.

• Review, prepare, file, and process designated misdemeanor cases utilizing the District Attorney’s information systems.
• Prepare criminal complaints; examine case files to prepare witness subpoena lists; confer with Law Enforcement Officers regarding collection of facts and evidence.
• Read and comprehend complex legal language to check questions of law and evidence, and assist in the preparation of memoranda for legal opinions.

For a full list of duties for this position, please click here.

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education/Experience;

• Completion of a Paralegal certification or equivalent to completion of one (1) year from a law school accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California, or a successful completion of the first-year law student’s examination, (California mini-bar).

Knowledge of;

• Criminal law and procedure; legal research methods, drafting legal documents, and opinion writing;
• Filing procedures and legal terminology; legal ethics related to criminal procedures; legal office practices and procedures; automated legal research methods and document preparation.

Skill/Ability to:

• Read and analyze legal documents; collect and examine factual data;
• Understand and apply legal principles and precedents;
• Explain legal actions/documents in a courteous, patient, and tactful manner; present verbal statements of fact and law; establish effective working relations with attorneys, officials, co-workers, and the general public;
• Follow and give verbal and written instructions; operate a personal computer and written instructions; organize, maintain, and coordinate litigation files and calendars; use computer systems to perform legal research and to process criminal cases;

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Legal citations to assist attorneys; interviewing techniques; trial procedures and rules of evidence; filing procedures and legal terminology; DAMION system.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of journey-level experience as a Paralegal in the criminal justice system.

Criminal History/Background Investigation:

A criminal history check and background investigation will be conducted prior to the successful candidate commencing service. Felony conviction(s), non-disclosure or falsification of history, will result in immediate disqualification.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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