PARALEGAL (PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE)

Job Summary

Performs responsible para-professional tasks as assigned by assistant prosecuting attorneys; researches legal questions, prepares initial orders and drafts petitions, motions, complaints, answers and investigative subpoenas; attends court hearings, serves as the extradition point of contact for the office; processes forfeitures and responds to mail inquiries; works under general supervision; performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Pre-Law/Social Science or an equivalent law related field; OR
• Associate degree in an accredited Paralegal Program, Criminal Justice or other social science field AND one (1) year of experience as a Paralegal; OR
• Paralegal Certification AND two (2) years' experience as a secretary in a legal setting; OR
• Passing score on Genesee County Legal Assistant Competency Exam AND three (3) years' experience in a Prosecuting Attorney's office or Law Enforcement Office (state, local or federal); OR
• Five (5) years' experience as a Paralegal, Judicial Secretary or Secretary in a legal setting.

Essential Job Duties and Functions

• Prepares various legal documents necessary to the criminal justice process, neglect-abuse process, child support process or civil law process with or without clerical assistance.
• Performs legal research using Westlaw and writing assignments as required.
• Drafting and formatting the table of authorities in the briefs and checking legal citations for proper formatting.
• Assists attorneys in the courtroom, including gathering witnesses, liaising with law enforcement, review of pleadings, correspondence and other information required.
• In civil cases: Conducts personal, detailed interviews with clients and potential clients.
• Compiles and reviews information to draft plea agreements and/or make recommendations for disposition of assigned cases.
• Track cases and performs necessary follow up assignments.
• Ensures the terms of sentence are properly requested, ordered and entered and liaises with Probation Department.
• Ensures that witness list are correct and subpoenas are prepared and that they are properly served in compliance with court rules.
• Coordinates with DHHS relative to referrals to this office and ensures compliance with procedure.
• Liaises with various clerks of court relative to matters to be filed and information to be exchanged.

Pay

• Starting Pay: $21.5635 Hourly ($44,852)
• Step A: $23.5611 Hourly ($49,007)
• Step B: $27.0433 Hourly ($56,250)
• Step C: $27.7755 Hourly ($57,773)
• Step D: $28.4827 Hourly ($59,244)
• Step E: $29.2452 Hourly ($60,830)
• Step F: $30.0438 Hourly ($62,491)
• Step G: $30.8923 Hourly ($64,256)

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