Paralegal (Recovery Court)

Description

Performs responsible paraprofessional legal, administrative and case management support work for the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office Recovery Court Program. Serves as liaison to the Historic Triangle Recovery Court and supports assigned attorneys with specialty court operations, participant case management, court preparation, legal documentation, and interagency coordination.

• Maintains participant records
• Prepares dockets and court materials
• Tracks program compliance information
• Serves as liaison between the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, Recovery Court team member, court personnel, treatment providers, law enforcement agencies, and program participants
• Maintains Recovery Court participant files, records, case management information, and related documentation
• Prepares weekly Recovery Court dockets, hearing packets, participant status updates, and related court materials
• Affords assigned attorneys with legal documentation preparation, correspondence, notices, court forms, scheduling, and case tracking
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members regarding participant status, hearings, appointments, compliance requirements, and case updates
• Tracks participant compliance documentation, court dates, sanctions, incentives, program milestones, and other program-related information
• Maintains electronic case management systems and databases utilized by the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office and Recovery Court program
• Affords assistance with gathering, organizing, maintaining, and securing confidential legal, treatment, and participant information
• Attends Recovery Court sessions, staff meetings, team meetings, and related proceedings as required
• Composes correspondence, prepares reports, maintains records, and performs administrative functions related to specialty court operations

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma and completion of a paralegal program or certification as a legal assistant, recognized by the American Bar Association, or graduation from a college or university with a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in criminology or a closely related field
• Some experience in a prosecutor’s office, criminal defense office, legal environment, criminal justice setting, specialty court program, or related field

Supplemental Information

• Comprehensive knowledge of criminal law office procedures and practices
• Thorough knowledge of legal terminology and practices, including knowledge of proper legal citation form
• Thorough knowledge of court procedures, legal documentation, case management practices, and specialty court processes
• Ability to maintain confidential legal, treatment, and participant information
• Ability to establish priorities, organize workflow, maintain accurate records, track participant information, and manage multiple assignments and deadlines simultaneously
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams including attorneys, judges, court personnel, treatment providers, law enforcement agencies, and program participants
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic case management systems
• Ability to use word processing and peripheral computer equipment with reasonable speed and accuracy

The earliest start date for this position is July 13, 2026.

Physical Demands

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines including computers, typewriters, calculators, copiers, facsimile machines, etc.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects occasionally.
• Work is sedentary in nature and involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for periods of time.

Additional Information

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• The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please visit our website and complete the application process. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at [Contact Information].