Paralegal II - Special Assault Unit (Internal Applicants Only)

Full Job Description

Supervisor: Nellie Bounyarith

Salary: Range 51 - $39.81 (step one) - $50.47 (step ten) hourly*

This paralegal position provides support for a trial intensive workload with a dedicated team that handles cases involving sexual offenses, human trafficking, and felony child abuse cases.

Requirements

• The paralegal will assist prosecutors in all phases of trial preparation; prepare, process and e-file legal documents; generate, process, print and send witness letters and subpoenas for service
• Maintain case management system (Prosecutor by Karpel – PbK) to reflect updated witness information, court dates, discovery dissemination, trial and disposition information, and any other important information that needs to be documented.
• Manage discovery: organize, index, scan, Bates stamp, redact, and prepare voluminous amounts of materials for dissemination that are received in various hard and electronic formats.
• Manage daily work requests within “MyView” in PbK.
• Create trial exhibits, redact video and audio recordings, and request and monitor transcript requests.
• Proficient with Guardify and experienced in redacting discovery materials using tools such as Adobe Acrobat Pro, Shotcut, Evidence.com, and Audacity.
• Request jail calls, upload calls in Jail Call Database and review calls as needed; create exhibits, set-up equipment for trial
• Maintain overview of the status of each assigned deputy prosecutor’s caseload; assist detectives/prosecutors with processing search warrants per KCPAO Criminal Division policy
• Communicate and serve as a liaison with deputy prosecutors, law enforcement officers, defense attorneys, defense investigators, court personnel, witnesses, victims and other agencies; coordinate witness interviews and testimony
• Arrange travel and housing arrangements; review and interpret legal documents and explain legal procedures to victims, witnesses and the public

A successful candidate will possess a desire to learn a wide variety of new skills and be able to adapt to, and work comfortably in, a fast-paced work environment and have knowledge of legal office practices and procedures, particularly in the Criminal Division.

They will be flexible and possess the ability to work both as part of a small team and independently.

• Active participation in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will perform a variety of tasks that require the exercise of initiative and independent judgment and the ability to anticipate needs and appropriately respond.

• Must possess excellent organizational skills, have a high attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service in communications with people of diverse backgrounds, including victims, witnesses, law enforcement, and the public in a tactful, diplomatic, patient, and professional manner.
• Must be receptive to instructions, feedback, and coaching.
• Ability to use independent judgment, exercise initiative, anticipate needs, and respond appropriately.
• Demonstrates strong discernment skills in using discretion when working with confidential information.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills to make decisions and initiate action.
• Proven time management skills to handle multiple tasks effectively and accurately within short deadlines.
• Flexible and possess the ability to work both as part of a small team and independently,
• Desire and aptitude to learn new concepts, programs, and software on the job.
• Knowledge of legal office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive), Adobe Pro Acrobat; familiarity with Evidence.com and Prosecutor by Karpel (PbK), KC Script, JABS, SAW, JBRS, PeopleMap/Accurint and other criminal justice programs is a plus.
• Knowledge of the legal system; possession of paralegal skills, knowledge of legal terminology and application of laws, rules, and regulations, specifically in the criminal justice system.
• Be receptive to instructions, feedback, and coaching.
• Must have demonstrated predictable, reliable and timely attendance.
• Any combination of experience/education/training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.
• Actively participate in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions. Provide support for the Race, Equity and Social Justice policy and principles, work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvements.

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