Legal Specialist II - Felony Trial Team
About The Position
The Washington County District Attorney's Office is currently seeking 2 full-time Legal Specialist IIs to join the Felony Team! The Trial Team provides criminal case support to the felony criminal prosecution trial team. The position provides highly skilled and journey-level legal support to designated attorneys, following applicable court rules and procedures and County office standards; prepares files and legal documents; manages discovery and digital evidence; and assists in criminal or civil trial preparation. Duties may also include case intake, case preparation assistance by managing police reports, providing copies to the defense, filing documents with the court, preparing subpoenas for victims and witnesses for various court appearances, and preparing files for court. This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies that become available within the next six months.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Four (4) years of experience providing administrative or clerical support, two (2) years of which must be in a legal support role in a law office or in an office environment with a focus on legal issues; OR Four (4) years of experience providing administrative or clerical support, one (1) year of which is in a prosecutor's office.
- A Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in a related field or a Paralegal certificate may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
- Must pass a comprehensive background investigation.
Nice To Haves
- Attention to detail is essential.
- High level of accuracy in work product.
- Ability to multi-task and re-prioritize work based upon ever-changing deadlines is essential.
- Advanced knowledge of the legal field and criminal justice system is a plus.
- DA Office clerical and PbK case management system experience and knowledge are highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides highly skilled and journey-level legal support to designated attorneys, following applicable court rules and procedures and County office standards.
- Prepares files and legal documents.
- Manages discovery and digital evidence.
- Assists in criminal or civil trial preparation.
- Case intake.
- Case preparation assistance by managing police reports.
- Providing copies to the defense.
- Filing documents with the court.
- Preparing subpoenas for victims and witnesses for various court appearances.
- Preparing files for court.
Benefits
- Award-winning benefits and wellness program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
