Social Worker/paralegal

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Social Worker/Paralegal

The candidate assists Adult Social Services and Juvenile Advocacy Units in various phases of legal representation. Works with juveniles and families; prepares legal documents and performing legal research as required. Assists juvenile attorneys with file and trial preparation as needed, and with maintaining client records and other documentation. Works with adult clients to develop recommendations for appropriate pre and post-trial release, treatment options, conditions of probation or diversion, and sentencing and post-sentencing options. Conducts interviews with adult clients in various settings including county jail; prepares written reports, and maintains client database. Interviews clients and related parties, including face to face interviews in county jail and youth center. Travel to meet clients at various residential placement centers in and around Montgomery County and Pennsylvania. Some travel to out of state placement facilities will be required. Works with attorneys to locate and interview collateral witnesses as needed. Collects and reviews client records. Assists in making determinations to aid in disposition of juvenile and adult cases. Maintains records of all clients in adult and juvenile database system. Participates in various client meetings that impact public defender activities. Participates in statistical projects annually to measure effectiveness of programs and activities. Bachelor’s Degree in a criminal justice or social services related field is required. Paralegal Certification or J.D. Degree is preferred. Spanish-skills are highly preferred.

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Position #22-394

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Montgomery County Public Defender
Kier Bradford-Grey P.O. Box 311
Norristown
Pennsylvania
United States 19404-0311
Website : http://www2.montcopa.org/montco/cwp/view,a,3,q,14183.asp