Paralegal

Job Description

Primary responsibilities of the Paralegal include providing support to Assistant District Attorneys, law enforcement investigators and the State Police assigned to the NDAO by assisting with case-related matters from the initial investigations through to trials.

Principal responsibilities include:

• Assist in case preparation, pretrial and trial preparation, both in and outside the courtroom
• Compile and analyze case documents such as 911 tapes, booking and incident reports, penitentiary packets, financial records, certified prior convictions, medical records, cellular and landline phone records, and drug certifications
• Process discovery
• Consult with parties, experts, and witnesses
• Develop and follow research trails using internal and external tools and databases
• Manage case files
• Assemble trial exhibits
• Review legal forms for accuracy
• Photocopy and collate case related documents
• Other duties as assigned

• Associates or higher degree with a major in paralegal studies or an Associates or higher degree with a paralegal certificate.
• Previous paralegal experience, especially as a litigation paralegal
• Strong computer skills and the ability to use and adapt to a variety of software programs
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• The ability to perform general legal research
• Knowledge of legal terminology and principles
• Self-starter, with proven ability to work independently and as part of a team with the ability to multi-task in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and workplace etiquette
• Excellent organizational skills, project completion skills with a strong attention to detail
• A sincere interest in the public sector, the work of the NDAO, an overall understanding of the Criminal Justice System and the role of the prosecution
• The sensitive and confidential nature of our work requires strong personal character, integrity, judgment, maturity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality