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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Temporary Administrative Special Services)

Michigan, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$50K/yr - $100K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join their Law Department in the City of Detroit. The role involves providing professional legal support to attorneys, monitoring arraignment outcomes, gathering data, and assisting with courtroom duties.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Monitor details of arraignment outcomes

Gather data information from arraignment attorneys for entry into Smartsheet tracking forms

Support courtroom attorneys with duties including but not limited to : sending redacted evidence to opposing counsel, making contact with complainants and witnesses (via phone call, text message, and email) and being available for jury and bench trial assistance

Contacting complainants at least 48 hours prior to upcoming pre-trial conferences and sentencing hearings

Call filtering and responsiveness for complaining witnesses. Providing information regarding upcoming courts dates and outcomes and taking notes on pertinent additional details provided by complaining witnesses regarding the case for courtroom attorneys

Instructing complainants and witnesses on interfacing with zoom courtroom technologies

Guiding complainants to their assigned courtroom should they appear in person for their court date

Interfacing with defendant and evidence database systems (PBK and Evidence.Com) for sending, updating and reviewing case information

In addition to drafting case notes, text messages and email communications, the paralegal will assist courtroom attorneys in preparing pleading, motions and briefs

Experience with Outlook and Teams

Assisting with trials if needed which includes but not limited to, labeling exhibits, guiding witnesses to courtroom location, questioning complaining witnesses, taking notes during the proceedings, gathering evidence from evidence and defendant tracking systems and organizing trial documentation

Qualification

Paralegal studiesLegal support experienceCourtroom assistanceEvidence database systemsData entryClient interactionMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Successful completion of an American Bar Association approved paralegal/legal studies program

Three years of work experience as a Legal Assistant

Associate degree with specialization in paralegal studies from an American Bar Association approved institution

Two years of work experience as a Legal assistant

Bachelor's degree with specialization in paralegal studies, legal studies, or legal administration from an American Bar Association approved institution

Six months of work experience as a Legal Assistant

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position

Preferred

2-4 years of experience as paralegal, legal assistant, or court clerk

Six months of clerical experience OR one year of progressive clerical experience in a legal office environment

Benefits

CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.

VACATION – Granted (1) day per pay period, not to exceed 20 days per fiscal year

PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday

MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.

WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws.

UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.

HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium, *no employer contribution will be applied.*Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.