District Attorney - Domestic Violence Paralegal Intern

Washington County, Oregon•Hillsboro, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington County District Attorney’s Office is looking to hire a motivated Paralegal Intern to join their Domestic Violence Team. This is an opportunity for a full-time paralegal student who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. The Paralegal assists attorneys by performing a broad range of paraprofessional legal work, which includes seeking out and collecting documents, records, recordings, and other evidence from law enforcement, courts, and other community partners; reviewing reports and drafting factual and legal summaries for the assigned deputy district attorney; reviewing audio and video evidence for redactions and presentation in court; compiling and maintaining data in spreadsheets; and other work related to preparing for and supporting legal proceedings, including trials. The Paralegal intern is a full or part-time paralegal student who is seeking to learn practical paralegal skills in a busy and exciting office working with a deputy district attorney. The work requires applying legal processes and procedures and demands a high degree of attention to detail, judgment, and independent decision-making. The work will be under the direct supervision of a deputy district attorney. The incumbent is expected to conform to stringent court deadlines, legal, and ethical requirements.

Requirements

Currently enrolled and attending an institution of higher education in paralegal studies, criminal justice, and/or a related field; OR Recently graduated (within a year) from a qualifying paralegal program.
Must pass a background investigation
Precise writing skills (including spelling, grammar, and punctuation)
Fluent speaking skills
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing in English
Knowledge of legal terminology
Knowledge in criminal law
Knowledge of methods and procedures of discovery and trial
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for conducting legal research
Deal tactfully and discreetly with others on in-person basis
Write clearly and concisely using correct grammar, syntax, and spelling
Research statutes and legal references
Use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions or approaches to problems
Advanced use of standard office equipment, and computer software programs (Proficient in Microsoft Office products, Outlook Calendaring, TEAMS/Zoom, Adobe Pro and experience working with various databases and software programs).
Effectively organize and prioritize work to meet established deadlines
Communicate information and ideas orally and in writing so that others will understand
Maintain sensitive and confidential information related to criminal prosecution
Use standard office equipment, and computer software systems to enter and retrieve information

Nice To Haves

Spanish bilingual skills are preferred.
Fluent speaking skills in Spanish
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing in Spanish

Responsibilities

Seeking out and collecting documents, records, recordings, and other evidence from law enforcement, courts, and other community partners
Reviewing reports and drafting factual and legal summaries for the assigned deputy district attorney
Reviewing audio and video evidence for redactions and presentation in court
Compiling and maintaining data in spreadsheets
Other work related to preparing for and supporting legal proceedings, including trials