Paralegal Job at Lincoln County, Canton, SD

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  • Lincoln County
  • Canton, SD

Job Description

Job Description

The Paralegal performs paraprofessional legal work and administrative support work. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, performing legal research, preparing, and processing subpoenas, assisting with case management, maintaining civil court documents and files, and reviewing and processing arrest reports.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Draft and review legal documents including research memorandums, briefs, pleadings, contracts, correspondence, and legislation. Ensure all necessary paperwork and information is prepared prior to proceedings.
  • Collect and relay information. Perform legal research, investigate, review police reports, and assist attorneys in determining appropriate charges. Prepare cases and files for legal proceedings and grand jury presentation.
  • Accompany attorneys to court proceedings or attend other proceedings as assigned.
  • Create and maintain resource filing systems, office brief bank, office handbook, and office law library. Create and maintain templates and assist in the development of programs.
  • Contact witnesses, victims, and grand jury members on changes or updates to legal proceedings. Prepare grand jury room for proceedings.
  • Prepare and process subpoenas.
  • Coordinate and schedule law enforcement officers to testify in court.
  • Initiate communication with victims, witnesses, attorneys, law enforcement, medical professionals, and others to obtain information for legal filing.
  • Schedule court reporters.
  • Screen and direct incoming phone calls.
  • Provide aid and support to legal office assistant.

Minimum Qualifications:

Successful completion of a two-year program in paralegal or legal assistant studies. Comparable combination of education and experience may be considered. Two years of relevant experience. Strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous government experience.

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