Legal Specialist I/II - Data Integrity Team

The Washington County District Attorney's Office is currently seeking a  Legal Specialist I/II to join their Criminal Prosecution Data Integrity team!

The Washington County District Attorney’s Office Data Integrity Team provides support to the Criminal Prosecution Program. Duties include retrieving criminal case reports from multiple record management systems, processing court orders, updating the DA’s case management system after court appearances, and managing case notifications received electronically from the court, law enforcement agencies, defense attorneys, and other public entities.  Members of DI also virtually attend some court appearances to enter data contemporaneously with the court proceeding. 

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.   

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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 Legal Specialist I classification, click here.

To review the Legal Specialist II classification, click here. 

Bilingual Positions 
Designated bilingual positions require that the incumbent have knowledge of the Spanish language, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Skill in writing Spanish accurately; ability to speak Spanish fluently; and ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing are required. If you possess these skills, you are encouraged to apply. An additional $75/per pay period for bilingual skills will be paid to qualified employees. Pay periods are every two weeks. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Legal Specialist I Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; AND Three (3) years of experience providing administrative or clerical support. 
• A Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in a related field or a Paralegal certificate may substitute for two (2) years of experience.

Legal Specialist II Minimum Qualifications:

Criminal Prosecution 

• 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 DEPARTMENT AND PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

Background Investigation
These classifications require that successful candidates pass a criminal history background investigation.