Paralegal

About the role

Serves as the paralegal for the entire District Attorney's Office. Attend trial and assists with tracking of admitted exhibits and the presentation of evidence through closing arguments. Coordinate witness and travel arrangements for trial including but not limited to ensuring out of state subpoena process followed. Evaluate evidence and make recommendations as to its use in court proceedings. Prepare court orders and motions in consultation with the attorney. Communicate with attorneys, parties to proceeding, and the public regarding status of cases and procedures of the court via telephone, written correspondence, and personal contact. Complete special projects as assigned by the attorney. Prepare Exhibits for trials, exhibit and witness lists, and jury instructions. Assist attorneys with litigation and trial preparations. Coordinate and attend pre-trial interviews with victims and witnesses. Prepare documentation as necessary for these interviews. Make recommendations as to use of any evidence in court proceedings. Locate material witnesses for trial, prepare and serve subpoenas, and monitor the status of these subpoenas. Conduct the extradition/detainer process including but not limited to, collection of documents necessary for processing the extradition/detainer cases, and monitor/tracks the status of these cases. Ensure all procedures are followed and deadlines are met. Maintain case files with proper documentation and paperwork. Provide Audio and Visual technical assistance to all District Attorneys, including multi-media conversions, redactions, and produce PowerPoint presentations for court use. Liaison between the Bad Check Restitution Program, the DA's Office and outside law enforcement agencies. Forwards all failed bad checks to law enforcement for further investigation. Process all Consumer fraud, Elder Abuse complaints by working with outside agencies. Track/monitor these cases. Oral and written communications must be clear and effective. Must be able to work under tight deadlines. Cover County Court paralegal duties as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Attend trial and assists with tracking of admitted exhibits and the presentation of evidence through closing arguments.
• Cookordinate witness and travel arrangements for trial including but not limited to ensuring out of state subpoena process followed.
• Evaluate evidence and make recommendations as to its use in court proceedings.
• Prepare court orders and motions in consultation with the attorney.
• Communicate with attorneys, parties to proceeding, and the public regarding status of cases and procedures of the court via telephone, written correspondence, and personal contact.
• Complete special projects as assigned by the attorney.
• Prepare Exhibits for trials, exhibit and witness lists, and jury instructions.
• Aid attorneys with litigation and trial preparations.
• Cookordinate and attend pre-trial interviews with victims and witnesses.
• Prepare documentation as necessary for these interviews.
• Make recommendations as to use of any evidence in court proceedings.
• Locate material witnesses for trial, prepare and serve subpoenas, and monitor the status of these subpoenas.
• Conduct the extradition/detainer process including but not limited to, collection of documents necessary for processing the extradition/detainer cases, and monitor/tracks the status of these cases.
• Ensure all procedures are followed and deadlines are met.
• Maintain case files with proper documentation and paperwork.
• Provide Audio and Visual technical assistance to all District Attorneys, including multi-media conversions, redactions, and produce PowerPoint presentations for court use.
• Liaison between the Bad Check Restitution Program, the DA's Office and outside law enforcement agencies.
• Forward all failed bad checks to law enforcement for further investigation.
• Process all Consumer fraud, Elder Abuse complaints by working with outside agencies.
• Track/monitor these cases.
• Oral and written communications must be clear and effective.
• Must be able to work under tight deadlines.
• Cover County Court paralegal duties as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate and two (2) years experience in legal work.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate (preferred).

Physical Requirements And Working Environment

• Stand, stoop, sit, bend, twist, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.

Pay

This position is eligible for the Mesa County benefit package which includes the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retail
• Retirement
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Life insurance
• Long term disability

Schedule

Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.