Prosecutor - Paralegal Caseworker

Department: Prosecutor- Criminal Division | FLSA Status: Non-exempt | Classification/Level: B5

About the role

Under the direction of the Chief Investigator, the Paralegal- Criminal Division assists in the daily processing of criminal cases received from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. This position is covered under the Prosecuting Attorney’s Personnel Handbook and is an employee-at-will position.

Responsibilities

• Process criminal cases for trial preparation including legal documents, data entry, and correspondence.
• Complete a daily court calendar for Allen County Superior and Circuit Courts, obtain jury panels, and issue discovery to defense attorneys.
• Prepare and cancel subpoenas when trials are completed, dismissed, or continued.
• Enter revocation petitions and prepare files for court.
• Request criminal history documentation including national, state, and local criminal histories, booking photos, arrest records, juvenile criminal histories, and Bureau of Motor Vehicle records.
• Schedule appointments for defense attorneys to meet with deputy prosecutors, depositions, and pretrial conferences.
• Assist victims with restitution information, no contact orders, subpoenas, and court dates.
• Communicate with law enforcement individuals at the federal, state, and local level, the general public, and victims and witnesses in criminal cases.
• Perform a variety of office-related activities in support of department functions, including backup of co-workers and front desk duties involving direct public interaction regarding criminal complaints.
• Process daily mail.
• Perform all other duties as assigned, including overtime as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or a law-related field preferred.
• One year of experience in the criminal justice system, law enforcement, court operations, corrections, or similar experience.
• Knowledge of legal requirements through courts and other related county departments to assist the public, attorneys, law enforcement officers, and other agencies.
• Knowledge of standard law enforcement operating policies and procedures and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work with professionals, non-professionals, co-workers, victims, victim advocates, law enforcement personnel, attorneys, witnesses, defendants, and government agencies.
• Ability to utilize multitasking skills while ensuring quality of work and deadlines are met.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office and other job-related software.

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment with the ability to move around freely.
• Frequent sitting and occasional lifting of up to twenty pounds, bending, pushing/pulling loads, reaching overhead, and kneeling.
• Very frequent typing, attention to detail, monitoring equipment, detailed inspection, and transcription/proofreading.

Schedule

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM; 37.5 hours per week; overtime as needed.