Major Crimes Unit Paralegal - (Administrative Technician)-Major Crimes, State's Attorney's Office

Howard County Government•Md 21043, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Paraprofessional legal work in the State's Attorney's Office. This is a State Authorized Exempt position and is ineligible for membership in a collective bargaining unit. Performs senior secretarial or routine paralegal work, which include supervisory responsibility, under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work typically involves independent and confidential secretarial work as the appointed secretary to a Circuit Court Judge; or work may involve writing briefs, conducting research and providing other paralegal support to a legal staff.

Requirements

Associate's degree and three (3) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to pass a background check and obtain NCIC Record access and Howard County Police Record access.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Paralegal Certificate.
Thorough knowledge of legal nomenclature.
Knowledge of the criminal justice system, laws, regulations and procedures related to assignment.
Ability to exercise good judgment in deciding when to act independently and when to refer situations to a higher authority.
Ability to perform legal research.
Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to work on a cooperative, courteous and effective basis with associates, officials and representatives of public and private agencies and the public.

Responsibilities

Review statements of charges, information, and indictments to identify essential witnesses.
Secure missing reports, statements, and other necessary documents for case files.
Prepare exhibits, organize files, and copy documents for trial.
Summons all necessary witnesses for trial.
Subpoena required records such as hospital and phone records.
Under attorney supervision, identify legal issues, research case law, and prepare memoranda on assigned topics.
Obtains criminal records through the NCIC/MILES database system.
Prepare draft discovery requests, interrogatories, and document production requests.
Track and organize responses.
Assist attorneys during trial preparation and proceedings, including attending trial and providing direct support as needed.