Paralegal 1

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Paralegal 1 (PL1)
Duties: Applies comprehensive understanding of statues pertaining to discovery, ensure that all discoverable materials are provided to the appropriate parties in a timely manner and invoice accordingly. May be assigned the responsibility for discovery for up to 9 Deputy District Attorneys. Provide materials pursuant to public records requests as directed and invoice accordingly. Redact/blur audio and video recordings. Verify daily court docket and process court notices per established procedures. Prepare documents such as forms and correspondence, and organize and maintain records in paper and electronic filing system. Obtain additional material necessary to prosecute charge(s) alleged by the Deputy District Attorney (DDA). Complete various forms, such as DMV suspension packets, certified copy requests, and National Traffic Safety Institute forms. Invoice, receipt payments and clear pending accounts. Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of documents to defense counsel, defendants, witnesses, and the court. May need to drive to neighboring counties to deliver or pick up documents. Assist the public in person and via telephone. May be assigned as the first point of contact for the District Attorney’s office. Data Entry into case management system, including memorializing all contacts and actions associated with a case. Assist with annual archiving and file purge. Organize and maintain documents and electronic case files. Track training and leave for Law Enforcement and DA staff in case management system. Track grand jury room reservations and on-call schedules in case management system. Prepare and process legal documents, such as pleadings, arrest and search warrants, subpoenas, motions, affidavits, orders, judgments and diversion contracts and file with the court as appropriate. Assist attorneys and law enforcement in obtaining information such as employment, medical, financial and other records. Prepare cases for Grand Jury and facilitate the Grand Jury process including preparing witness fee vouchers. Assist with processing new adult and juvenile cases which may include but not limited to, LEDS, DMV and NCIC criminal histories, lab reports, evidence, arrest warrant affidavits, police reports, and witness and defendant information. Respond to probation reports from Community Corrections and the Court. Monitor District Attorney diversions and conditional discharges and prepare and file appropriate paperwork with the court. Review judgments, research and prepare property dispositions, and close out files. Assist with preparation of trials. Process Police Officer Mental Commitment paperwork. Provide clerical support to the Deputy Medical Examiner. Special projects that advance departmental goals. Participate in staff meetings and conduct and attend trainings.

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