Legal Specialist II - Felony Trial Team

The Position
The Trial Team provides criminal case support to the felony or misdemeanor criminal prosecution trial teams. The Legal Specialist II is the journey-level classification of the Legal Specialist Series. The position provides highly skilled and journey-level legal support to designated attorneys, following applicable court rules and procedures and County office standards; prepares files and legal documents; manages discovery and digital evidence; and assists in criminal or civil trial preparation. Duties may also include case intake, case preparation assistance by managing police reports, providing copies to the defense, filing documents with the court, preparing subpoenas for victims and witnesses for various court appearances, and preparing files for court.

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Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate prioritizes attention to detail and recognizes that a high level of accuracy in work product is a must for this type of challenging, high-volume workload.  They will be adept at handling an extremely fast-paced environment and can successfully multi-task and re-prioritize work based upon ever-changing deadlines. Knowledge of the legal field and criminal justice or child support systems is a plus.
 

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above.     

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

To review the complete classification and list of knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, click Legal Specialist II. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent; AND four (4) years of experience providing administrative or clerical support, two (2) years of which must be in a legal support role in a law office or in an office environment with a focus on legal issues; OR
• Four (4) years of experience providing administrative or clerical support, one (1) year of which is in a prosecutor's office.

A Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in a related field or a Paralegal certificate may substitute for two (2) years of experience.

ADDITIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass a comprehensive background investigation.