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Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney seeks a Paralegal I to provide court administration and documentation assistance to professional legal staff for cases before the Circuit Court of Arlington County and the City of Falls Church.
Responsibilities
Specific duties include:
Performing administrative functions including maintaining daily dockets, and preparing weekly sentencing court dockets, composing letters and legal documents, and compiling information relevant to cases;
Preparing and updating case files for hearings in a timely manner;
Preparing and organizing paperwork required for collateral matters such as expungements and gun rights restorations.
Communicating with defense counsel.
Using police department's database to obtain and review police reports to assist with preparing cases for trial;
Issuing subpoenas for all necessary witnesses;
Requesting lab reports and prior criminal convictions;
Uploading and reviewing digital evidence including body worn camera (BWC) video using Axon's evidence.com software;
Tracking cases using office case management system; and
Serving as a liaison between the courts and law enforcement agencies for Arlington County and/or the City of Falls Church
The ideal candidates will have the following:
Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills to carry out their assigned tasks in a timely and complete manner; and
Exceptional communication and customer service skills to work with a diverse population and manage professional relationships.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of the requirements for graduation from a standard senior high school or vocational school, a GED certificate, or the equivalent;
Some experience as a legal assistant or a legal secretary; and
Completion of a paralegal program recognized by the American Bar Association.
Substitution: Additional education may be substituted for experience.
Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates who have completed a paralegal program recognized by the American Bar Association and have one or more of the following:
Working knowledge of legal procedures and resources and of the criminal justice system;
Ability to use computer programs and applications to complete work; and/or
Writing and reading skills to compose and understand legal documents;
Special Requirements: A pre-hire background check will be made on all candidates who are selected for employment. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Work Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Some Telework is available in limited circumstances and with supervisor’s approval.
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