Paralegal - District Attorney

Denton County•Denton, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paralegal is responsible for preparing and performing routine legal work in preparation for court appearances, including performing legal research, preparing briefs and motions, interviewing witnesses, conferring with legal counsel, performing investigative work in support of trial activities of the Criminal District Attorney's Office. This role also involves reviewing, redacting, and Bates-labeling discovery documents, preparing receipts for file copies, downloading file copies to CD-Rs, and preparing various legal documents such as Orders to Participate, Aid to Investigations, formal discovery requests and responses, removal pleadings, rule 11 agreements, and notices of intent. The position also includes utilizing computerized data entry for legal documents, correspondence, and reports, participating in investigations, and assisting with administrative duties such as budget preparation and record maintenance.

Requirements

Associate's degree and a minimum two years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Paralegal certification required.
Must be able to pass a State Criminal History background check.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of legal work in assisting with preparation for court appearances, including performing legal research, preparing briefs and motions, conferring with others.
Reviews, redacts, and Bates-labels all discovery documents whether for formal or informal discovery.
Sends email to legal liaisons requesting copies of file for either formal or informal discovery.
Takes CPS files to Print Mail Department for copying and scanning onto flash drives.
Prepares receipts for copies of files provided to opposing counsel and ad litems.
Downloads copies of file to CD-Rs for opposing counsel and ad litems and department CD file.
Prepares Orders to Participate and Aid to Investigations.
Assists in preparation of any orders and/or pleadings required by supervising attorneys.
Drafts formal discovery requests and responses as necessary.
Prepares removal pleadings, rule 11 agreements, and notices of intent.
Utilizes computerized data entry equipment to prepare legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
Participates in investigations of various parties and documentation associated with civil cases to be tried by the county.
Investigates cases and assists various county employees in litigation and non-litigation related legal work.
Performs highly responsible secretarial-administrative work serving as a program assistant in the Criminal District Attorney's office.
Assists in budget preparation and administration, preparing and maintaining a variety of records and reports to relieve professional-level staff of day-to-day administrative details.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Performs other related duties as required.