Legal Specialist II/I - Misdemeanor Trial Team
About The Opportunity
The Misdemeanor Trial Team provides criminal case support to the Misdemeanor Deputy District Attorneys. The position provides highly skilled and journey-level legal support to designated attorneys, following applicable court rules and procedures and District Attorney office standards; prepares files and legal documents; manages discovery and digital evidence; and assists in criminal trial preparation. Duties may also include case intake, case preparation assistance by managing police reports, providing copies to the defense, filing documents with the court, preparing subpoenas for victims and witnesses for various court appearances, and preparing files for court.
Ideal Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)
- Principles of sound business communication; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Legal terminology, forms, documents, and court rules and requirements used in legal practice and proceedings.
- Organize, set priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment within areas of responsibility and in accordance with applicable law and court procedures and rules.
- Research, understand, and apply rules and procedures for federal, state, and appellate courts, and various administrative entities, as well as department policies and procedures related to job assignment.
- Make advanced use of legal case management software, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Word, and Outlook.
- Compose correspondence and prepare standard legal documents from brief instructions.
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Maintain and preserve sensitive and confidential information.
- Cope with exposure to potentially disturbing or traumatic content matter.
To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link: Legal Specialist II & Legal Specialist I
Minimum Qualifications
Legal Specialist II
- Four (4) years of experience providing administrative or clerical support, two (2) years of which must be in a legal support role in a law office or in an office environment with a focus on legal issues; OR
- Four (4) years of experience providing administrative or clerical support, one (1) year of which is in a prosecutor's office.
- A Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in a related field or a Paralegal certificate may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
Legal Specialist I
- High school diploma or equivalent; AND
- Three (3) years of experience providing administrative or clerical support.
- A Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in a related field or a Paralegal certificate may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
Additional Requirements
- Must pass a comprehensive background investigation
- Must obtain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Certification within 30 days of employment