Paralegal 2 - 009061

Purpose/Description

The Paralegal 2 assists Prosecuting Attorneys in the Wayne County Prosecutor's office by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. This position will conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action; prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in a paper or electronic filing system.

The Paralegal will also meet with clients and other professionals to discuss case details; prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits; prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings and appeals; handle discovery requests from defense counsel; and gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes and documents. The Paralegal 2 will also be responsible for producing and maintaining the weekly court Docket for Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys.

Required Tasks

• Write, type, edit, format, and proofread various legal documents, including pleadings, correspondence, contract and memoranda under the direction of attorneys.
• Conduct legal research, review, read and analyze legal and other documents and report on information received from various sources.
• Perform case management; including opening and closing files in the office case management system under the direction of attorneys and supervisors, calendaring and track court deadlines.
• Schedule depositions and court reporters.
• Organize trial and case files, organize records and documentation to monitor case activities to ensure smooth flow, and assist with Department filing and work collaboratively with the legal team.
• Summarize depositions, review other documents and legal pleadings, and prepare exhibits.
• Case investigation; including witness location and other discovery assistance, research and investigation.
• Attend meetings with attorneys, take notes, and assist attorneys with cases, including but not limited to deposition preparation.
• Conduct interviews and contact witnesses, clients, law offices, governmental agencies and communicate with the public, including telephone contact.
• File documents in person and/or electronically with the district, circuit and federal courts under the direction of attorneys.
• Copy, scan, shred hard copy and electronic data and documents under the direction of attorneys.
• Perform other duties assigned as needed.

Educational /Experience Requirements

• A HS Diploma/ GED and paralegal certificate; minimum three (3) years civil or criminal (preferred) legal experience, which includes the preparation and drafting of legal documents in a law firm or legal department; or
• An associate degree from an accredited school in Paralegal Studies/Legal Administration; and minimum two (2) years full time paid civil or criminal (preferred) legal experience in a law firm or legal department; or
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited school and minimum one (1) year full time paid civil or criminal (preferred) experience in a law firm or legal department; or
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited school and a paralegal certificate; or
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in Paralegal Studies/Legal Administration
• A Juris Doctorate