What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at York County?
Position responsible for assisting in all aspects of pretrial preparation for criminal prosecutions and for providing assistance in the preparation of legal documents. Research and compilation of data from various legal references, preparation of drafts of briefs and memoranda, and maintenance of case files and other records. Maintains case management system. High school diploma and completion of a paralegal program or certification as a legal assistant, recognized by the American Bar Association, or graduation from a college or university with a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in criminology or a closely related field, and some experience in a prosecutor’s or a criminal defense office, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Requires comprehensive knowledge of criminal law office procedures and practices and thorough knowledge of legal terminology/practices and proper legal citation form.
Comprehensive knowledge of personal computers, including Microsoft software to include: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Requires an acceptable criminal background check.Provides litigation support for prosecution of criminal cases.
Conducts legal research; searches legal records; analyzes legal questions and issues; writes legal documents and correspondence, composes and drafts legal pleadings for Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorneys; compiles evidence for court hearings; prepares legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, indictments, and appeal briefs.Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines including computers, typewriters, calculators, copiers, facsimile machines, etc. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects occasionally. Work is sedentary in nature and involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time.
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Requires comprehensive knowledge of criminal law office procedures and practices and thorough knowledge of legal terminology/practices and proper legal citation form.
Comprehensive knowledge of personal computers, including Microsoft software to include: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Requires an acceptable criminal background check.Provides litigation support for prosecution of criminal cases.
Conducts legal research; searches legal records; analyzes legal questions and issues; writes legal documents and correspondence, composes and drafts legal pleadings for Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorneys; compiles evidence for court hearings; prepares legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, indictments, and appeal briefs.Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines including computers, typewriters, calculators, copiers, facsimile machines, etc. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects occasionally. Work is sedentary in nature and involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time.
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Salary : $42,724 - $49,427
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