Legal Program Coordinator-District Attorney

As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer criminal history background check, physical examination and drug screen. All employees must also submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.

Job Description:

• Create, review, and update standard operating procedures (SOP’s), guides and manuals to meet amendments in law, policies, procedures, and systems across a variety of areas in the office.

• Act as Change Agent with implementing new and innovative processes and procedures.

• Collaboration with internal and external offices and agencies to ensure best practices.

• Identify inefficiencies and antiquated procedures and provide recommendations to management.

• Coordinate, conduct and lead various office training courses across all staff levels to ensure consistency and operational continuity (i.e. updated procedures, new staff office procedure trainings and annual refreshers etc.)

• Serve as a point of contact during office training; acts as training host; assists in measuring progress and evaluate effectiveness of training. 

• Develop knowledge and stay abreast of the criminal justice system.

• Legal research, compile data and prepare reports.

• Create & facilitate trainings related to case management system (PBK) and other systems.

• Monitor training attendance for compliance with policy and regulatory agencies; maintains training record; assists with communication of training events and resources.

• Identify and utilize various training styles and tools for effective delivery.

• Ensure quality & consistent results for end users.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Regular interactions with all staff levels and public.

•  Prioritizing tasks, troubleshooting complex problems, and understanding and carrying out complex instructions with minimal supervision.

•  Developing and designing databases and/or spreadsheets.

• Support and assist Assistant District Attorneys and their caseload.

• Prepare and e-file legal documents (subpoenas, journal entries, etc.)

• Assist in case/trial preparation, update and verify attorney calendar

• Ability to lift up to 10lbs and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business, Public Administration or a related field and 3 years of progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment, including at least 2 years of lead/training or professional development experience or, any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Outstanding oral and written communication, presentation skills; use of computers and related software applications; Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical writing and aptitude. Experience with written processes and procedures.

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce.

If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please call (913) 573-5660 or email jobs@wycokck.org.

Company: Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS