Office Support V (District Attorney)

The Starting rate for this position is $25.06 an hour. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Office Support V in the District Attorney’s Office performs paralegal work involving some independent judgment as assigned by the Office Deputy Director or the Deputy Director’s designee.  This role also performs a variety of legal secretarial duties including advanced typing, and a variety of office support tasks as required.  Work may be confidential in nature under the general supervision of the department head.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions

Performs administrative/secretarial duties with respect to major felony cases, homicide cases, and high-profile criminal matters, assigned to the District Attorney’s Office, including:


* With final approval from the assigned prosecutor, independently performs legal research and drafts and prepares numerous types of pleadings, including but not limited to motions, answers, and notices necessary for the processing of criminal cases. 


* With final approval and under the supervision of the assigned prosecutor, reviews and assists in redaction of surveillance videos, police body worn cameras, and similar media.


* With final approval and under the supervision of the assigned prosecutor, prepares courtroom presentations, including but not limited to the creation of PowerPoint demonstrations as well as video and audio clips suitable for courtroom audio/visual equipment.


* With the assistance of criminal investigators, and at the direction of the assigned prosecutor, locates court witnesses and other people involved in criminal cases, including the drafting of material witness motions and warrants.


* Coordinates, prepares and maintains the administrative aspects of assigned cases which include working closely with assigned attorney in preparing subpoenas, discovery packets, correspondence, setting up meetings and interviews with witnesses; prepares any motions, orders, notices or answers relating to cases; prepares jail list/writs, including interstate subpoenas.


* Must be familiar with, and knowledgeable of, the facts of each case assigned, thereby easily adapting to fast-paced changes in trial strategies, including communicating these changes to trial witnesses and other court-related personnel.


* Enters, manages, and maintains all criminal case information in office electronic databases and statistical programs.


* Where necessary, communicates on a daily basis with law enforcement, victims and witnesses, and all levels of federal, state, and local government, as well as public and private agencies concerning criminal cases, including but not limited to appearance dates, other important dates, case status, and results of proceedings.


* Maintains calendar of significant dates for assigned cases; notifies assigned prosecutor of due dates, hearing dates, etc.; and prepares files for disposition.


* Answers telephones and performs related receptionist duties...