PARALEGAL (PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE)

Genesee County, MI•Flint, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs responsible para-professional tasks as assigned by assistant prosecuting attorneys; research legal questions, prepares initial orders and drafts petitions, motions, complaints, answers and investigative subpoenas; attends court hearings, serves as the extradition point of contact for the office; processes forfeitures and responds to mail inquiries; works under general supervision; performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Pre-Law/Social Science or an equivalent law related field; OR Associate degree in an accredited Paralegal Program, Criminal Justice or other social science field -AND- one (1) year of experience as a Paralegal; OR Legal Assistant Certification -AND- one (1) year experience as a secretary in a legal setting; OR Passing score on Genesee County Legal Assistant Competency Exam -AND- three (3) years' experience in a Prosecuting Attorney's office or Law Enforcement Office (state, local or federal); OR Five (5) years' experience as a Paralegal, Judicial Secretary or Secretary in a legal setting.

Responsibilities

Prepares various legal documents necessary to the criminal justice process, neglect-abuse process, child support process or civil law process with or without clerical assistance.
Performs legal research using Westlaw and writing assignments as required.
Drafting and formatting the table of authorities in the briefs and checking legal citations for proper formatting.
Assists attorneys in the courtroom, including gathering witnesses, liaising with law enforcement, review of pleadings, correspondence and other information required.
In civil cases- Conducts personal, detailed interviews with clients and potential clients.
Compiles and reviews information to draft plea agreements and/or make recommendations for disposition of assigned cases.
Track cases and performs necessary follow up assignments.
Ensures the terms of sentence are properly requested, ordered and entered and liaises with Probation Department.
Ensures that witness list are correct and subpoenas are prepared and that they are properly served in compliance with court rules.
Coordinates with DHHS relative to referrals to this office and ensures compliance with procedure.
Liaises with various clerks of court relative to matters to be filed and information to be exchanged.