Paralegal (Adult Trial Unit) - Case Preparation Specialist

2 weeks ago


Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States County of Montgomery, PA Full time
Job Summary

The Montgomery County Office of the Public Defender is seeking a skilled Paralegal to join its Adult Trial Unit. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for preparing and maintaining case files for adult clients in pretrial, trial, and appellate matters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare, file, and organize legal documents, including pleadings and motions, both physically and electronically.
  • Draft correspondence to clients, courts, and internal/external stakeholders.
  • Identify potential conflicts of interest and file appropriate motions with the Courts as directed.
  • Provide administrative support to various units, including Pre-Trial, Violation, Behavioral/Veteran Court, Trial, ARD/Violation, and Appellate/State Parole.
  • Manage pretrial and trial lists, ensuring timely updates and filings.
  • Process and close case files.
  • Offer customer service and assistance at the counter.
  • Attend relevant training and prepare summaries.
  • Perform additional duties as specified by Management.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • Paralegal Certification or relevant experience preferred for the Paralegal position.
  • General knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and office workflows.
  • Proficiency in Office 365, including SharePoint, Dynamics, and related applications.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
  • Ability to organize and distribute received discovery data to unit attorneys.
  • Strong typing skills (minimum 45 wpm for Office Support position, typing test required).
  • High attention to detail and accuracy in data management and document preparation.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent communication skills; articulate and professional interactions with clients, stakeholders, and the public.
  • Fluency in Spanish preferred, but not required.
Work Environment

The work environment is moderate, with occasional noise levels.



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