Paralegal/Legal Assistant 2 - Death Penalty Department

About the role

The Death Penalty Department represents death-sentenced clients in all stages of post-trial litigation and executive clemency. Post-trial litigation may include direct appeal, post-conviction, and federal habeas corpus litigation. The Department emphasizes a client-centered, team approach to representation and is comprised of three core positions and 14 attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or assists in preparing appellate briefs and other pleadings
• Compiles and produces appendix materials for briefs according to various court rules
• Prepares legal reports and letters for court filings or dissemination in the office
• Assists in maintaining department digital case management & docketing system
• Conducts research using legal research tools, computer applications, and online databases
• Maintains due date calendar of important dates related to cases
• Transcribes, formats, types & proofs documents requiring use of legal terminology
• Prepares business letters from written copy from department attorneys to prosecutors, courts, investigators, and other defense attorneys
• Proofreads final written material for completeness and accuracy
• Acts as a liaison between department attorneys and courts
• Files legal documents electronically in federal and state courts
• Screens calls and visitors for department attorneys
• Provides logistical support for video conferences
• Maintains calendar of appointments for department attorneys
• Makes travel arrangements and provides related logistical support for attorneys
• Sorts and distributes mail
• Attends department and agency meetings

Qualifications

• Successful completion of certification program for paralegal or legal assistant; 2 yrs. exp. in legal research & writing
• Or 24 mos. law school training
• Or 36 mos. exp. as Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1, 63810
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above

Skills

• Verbal Communication
• Analyzation
• Written Communication
• Organizing and Planning
• Confidentiality

Pay

OCSEA Pay Range 29. Starting pay will be at Step 1 unless required by contract/legislation; candidates with exceptional qualifications may be considered for higher starting pay.

• Step 1: $24.54/hour ($51,750 annual)
• Step 2: $25.61/hour ($53,269 annual)
• Step 3: $26.54/hour ($55,203 annual)
• Step 4: $27.56/hour ($57,325 annual)
• Step 5: $28.76/hour ($59,821 annual)
• Step 6: $30.10/hour ($62,608 annual)
• Step 7: $31.47/hour ($65,458 annual)

You move to the next step after 180 days and annually thereafter. We typically have fiscal year Cost of Living Adjustments as well.

Schedule

Full-time