Paralegal

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska•Winnebago, NE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Presenting Officer and Prosecuting Attorney, serves as liaison to tribal members in child abuse, neglect and sexual abuse and adult criminal matters. cases, and provides legal research and clerical assistance to Presenting Officer and Prosecuting Attorney.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree with Paralegal/Legal Secretary certification preferred.
Will consider candidates with equivalent relevant legal experience
Familiarity with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and experience with programs or operations in the Social Services fields a plus.
Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.
All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
Experience with programs or operations in the Social Services fields

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values
Attend all court proceedings, take comprehensive notes, and draft all court orders or other required legal documents from said proceedings
Receive, catalog, file and disseminate all legal correspondence
Retrieve documents as requested
Coordinate and perform legal research
Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes and documents
With presenting officer and prosecuting attorney, draft, proofread and check petitions/complaints, documents and correspondence for accuracy
Prepare reports, correspondence, declarations, affidavits and other legal documents as necessary
Organize and maintain legal files and documents in paper or electronic form using Solid Circle
Assist the Presenting Officer and Prosecuting Attorney in preparing for trial by performing tasks such as preparing subpoenas and organizing exhibits, drafting witness list and other legal assistance.
Assist the Presenting Office and Prosecuting Attorney in filing pleadings with court, file and coordinate/monitor the service of all orders/documents to the court and the necessary parties
Assist the Presenting Officer and Prosecuting Attorney in investigating facts of cases and search pertinent sources
Phone and schedule witnesses to testify at hearings
Maintain and monitor calendar for hearings
Screens calls, visitors, and mail and routes accordingly.
Work with Probation and Pre-Trial Services in client management
Coordinate with the Victim Advocate with victim needs