Paralegal II

JOB SUMMARY:

This position supports the assigned attorneys in case file preparation.
 
 

Under occasional supervision, researches, prepares and maintains confidential legal files and assists assigned attorney with the preparation of cases for defense.

Reviews court orders and case conflicts with attorneys prior to taking any action.  

Assists public defenders by opening physical and electronic files of newly appointed cases. 

Ensures that all required documentation is included and that it is accurate and current.  This may require interaction with other law enforcement agencies, parole and probation offices, and other attorneys to obtain such information.   

Reviews all documentation, including reports, videos, photographs, and other information pertaining to cases to ensure the public defender has what is needed to handle the case with the best possible defense.  

Photographs and videos require special attention to detail and an understanding of the laws in that case governing information in order to provide the attorney with informed support.  

Other office duties as assigned and required.

Responsible for preparing all documents for filing with the Clerk of Court and with the Solicitor’s Office.  

Filings must be accurate, complete, and timely.  

Maintains calendars for assigned attorneys and may meet with clients’ witnesses in the absence of the attorney when scheduled.  

May schedule appearances for other courts for clients in the event they have magistrate or city charges.  

Must remain objective and factual when reviewing case materials and interviewing clients.

REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Level of Job-Related Education:

Requires a vocational / technical diploma in paralegal studies, criminal justice, secretarial science or other relevant field. Computer skills a must, including Microsoft, search engines, and search social media.
 
Minimum Amount of Job-Related Experience:

2 years of responsible secretarial or administrative support, preferably in a legal environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
 
Minimum Level of any Required Qualifications, Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, or any Relevant Knowledge, Job Skill or Equivalent Experience:

Notary Public certification; relevant knowledge, job skill or equivalent experience of judicial system; knowledge of legal terminology; strong communication/negotiation skills.