Discovery Paralegal

About the role

The Discovery Paralegal is a professional legal position primarily assisting Assistant District Attorneys. An individual in this role will be a self-motivated professional with strong organizational and case management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The role involves coordinating the collection of case-related materials from law enforcement agencies, reviewing, securing, maintaining, and redacting materials before providing them to defense counsel. Such materials include videos from body-worn cameras, dashboard cameras, ring doorbell cameras, municipal cameras, license plate readers, materials seized from cellphones and cellphone providers, information from internet companies, and financial and medical records, almost always provided in digital formats.

Responsibilities

• Secure the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of potential witnesses.
• Request, assemble, and file discovery from various police departments, medical facilities and/or providers, opposing attorneys and/or parties, experts, etc.
• Assist with case file management, gathering, organizing, summarizing, and indexing of electronic and paper documents and other discovery materials.
• Compile and record all discovery materials using the office's database.
• Assist with court filings in state and federal courts.
• Perform administrative office support within the office on an as-needed basis.
• Adjust to changes in job-related responsibilities as required by legislation, regulation, or policy.

Must be able to pay close attention to details, concentrate on work duties, and cope with the physical, mental, and emotional stress of the job.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree in paralegal, legal assistant, or criminal justice studies; or one year or more of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Rudimentary knowledge of office automation.
• Ability to speak and understand the English language and follow oral and written instructions.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, Rules of Criminal Procedure, and Vehicle Code.
• Interpersonal skills to interface with the office and other members of the criminal justice community.

Skills

• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
• Litigation experience is a plus.