Paralegal - District Attorney

Description

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

The Paralegal is responsible for preparing and performing routine legal work in preparation for court appearances, including performing legal research, preparing briefs and motions, interviewing witnesses, conferring with legal counsel, performing investigative work in support of trial activities of the Criminal District Attorney's Office.

Examples of Duties

Performs a variety of legal work in assisting with preparation for court appearances, including performing legal research, preparing briefs and motions, conferring with others.

Reviews, redacts, and Bates-labels all discovery documents whether for formal or informal discovery.

Sends email to legal liaisons requesting copies of file for either formal or informal discovery.

Takes CPS files to Print Mail Department for copying and scanning onto flash drives.

Prepares receipts for copies of files provided to opposing counsel and ad litems.

Downloads copies of file to CD-Rs for opposing counsel and ad litems and department CD file.

Prepares Orders to Participate and Aid to Investigations.

Assists in preparation of any orders and/or pleadings required by supervising attorneys.

Drafts formal discovery requests and responses as necessary.

Prepares removal pleadings, rule 11 agreements, and notices of intent.

Utilizes computerized data entry equipment to prepare legal documents, correspondence, and reports.

Participates in investigations of various parties and documentation associated with civil cases to be tried by the county.

Investigates cases and assists various county employees in litigation and non-litigation related legal work.

Performs highly responsible secretarial-administrative work serving as a program assistant in the Criminal District Attorney's office.

Assists in budget preparation and administration, preparing and maintaining a variety of records and reports to relieve professional-level staff of day-to-day administrative details.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree and a minimum two years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Paralegal certification required.

Must be able to pass a State Criminal History background check.

Supplemental Information

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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf

Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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