Advanced Paralegal (Full Time)

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Provide a full range of professional assistance and support to the District Attorney and other prosecutors in the District Attorney’s Office. Paralegal III, who would exercise leadership in coordinating work, generally works independently and collaboratively, and contributes to complex aspects of a project. This position will report to the District Attorney for work assignments and coordination and work directly with attorneys on assigned case files.

Hours:  The typical work schedule 8:00 AM -5:00 PM and potentially expanded hours during major trials 

Location:  320 S. Walnut St. in Appleton, WI

Benefits:   https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources
Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Paid Sick, Vacation, Holidays and Floating Holidays
• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee and Family Clinic and coming soon another clinic off-site
• Wisconsin Retirement System
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Insurance (Optional)
• Voluntary Life - AD & D
• So much more!

Provide complex and complicated paralegal support to attorneys in gathering facts, preparing documents and general preparation for criminal litigation.

1. Independently identify, compile, and organize exhibits and case file documents in preparation for hearings and trials.
2. Independently draft complex pleadings, legal documents, letters and memos including complaints, affidavits, subpoenas, discovery documents, satisfactions, judgments, findings of fact, press releases, motions, etc.
3. Plan, create and administer computer databases to assist in case litigation.
4. Perform complex legal research, shepardize, utilize WESTLAW or other databases for research, as necessary.
5. Participate in strategy sessions.
6. Gather and analyze facts by contacting local, state, and federal agencies and other sources to obtain information for various phases of criminal litigation. Conduct any necessary follow-up.
7. Assist the assigned attorneys in monitoring and compiling discovery/document requests and productions. Organize, review and analyze documents produced by other parties.
8. Locate and interview witnesses for hearings and trials.
9. Attend depositions and assist attorneys in preparing for depositions. Abridge and index deposition and hearing transcripts.
10. Act as a liaison between client agencies, witnesses, local government representatives and legal staff as necessary to keep everyone informed of case status, scheduling changes, meetings, etc.
11. Prepare, arrange for and/or serve subpoenas, summons and complaints and other legal documents.
12. Assist with the development and maintenance of case-related statistics into reports as requested.
13. Complete special projects as assigned by the District Attorney.

1. Compile information about prospective jurors. Attend and assist with jury selection: draft list of suggested voir dire questions for attorney; take notes during voir dire; and consult with attorney regarding who to strike or keep.
2. Coordinate and assist in final witness preparation.
3. Maintain a witness list with all the necessary contact information and coordinate scheduling of appearances, assist witnesses with directions, witness fees, etc.
4. Identify potential exhibits and prepare them for effective use during litigation, including creating charts and summaries, utilizing various current technologies.
5. Evaluate, review evidence and testimony and prepare witnesses for trials.
6. Assemble and maintain all physical evidence to be used at trial and arrange for transport if necessary.
7. Assist attorneys by organizing and compiling trial notebooks.
8. Attend and take notes of testimony, objections, rulings, etc., throughout entire proceedings and assist attorney in making sure all issues and/or testimony is presented. Denote discrepancies in testimony.
9. Maintain a log of all exhibits presented and received into evidence.
10. Assemble all demonstrative equipment to be used at trial and assist in the setup and operation of audiovisual equipment, including Elmos, TV monitors, visual presentation equipment, etc.
11. Manage and organize pretrial case investigations. Identify potential sources of information, travel statewide as needed to contact and interview potential witnesses, gather and summarize factual information for review by attorneys.
12. Act as a liaison with court personnel as necessary. 

Graduation from a certified paralegal course and/or at least two years post-secondary education plus at least 2 years legal experience, or any other combination of training and experience that the Department Head determines satisfies the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.  

• Knowledge of investigation techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of interviewing principles and techniques.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret legal terminology, legal documents and files, statutes, rules and/or policy.
• Knowledge of state and federal rules of evidence.
• Knowledge of legal and policy research tools and resources.
• Knowledge of court filing and docketing procedures, trial/hearing procedures and broad working knowledge of all types of actions.
• Knowledge of ethical requirements for the investigator/paralegal and attorney.
• Excellent oral and written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to analyze facts and determine compliance with legal requirements.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Skills in logically assembling, organizing and clearly presenting information relevant to rules, policies, procedures and reports both orally and in writing.
• Skills in using computer programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite and Internet; familiarity with legal software such as WESTLAW.

Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting:  https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources/employee-benefits-information

Outagamie County Diversity Statement: 

Outagamie County is committed to developing, nurturing, and sustaining an equitable community and workforce where all individuals can thrive. We pledge to amplify the voices of under-represented communities or those who were historically excluded, by removing barriers that result from racial, social injustice and inequities. We strive to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion are embedded at all levels of Outagamie County programs and departments through acknowledging, analyzing, and addressing the root causes of inequities. We will create and advance equitable polices, practices and procedures, including, but not limited to County services, recruitment and retention, policies and practices, budgeting and procurement. We commit to being transparent and will continually evaluate and update our values when identified goals and objectives are not being achieved or sustained. Outagamie County will strive to create an inclusive environment where every community member feels like he/she/they belong.

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.