Montgomery County, PA · 5 hours ago
Professional Standards Legal Assistant
Norristown, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expMontgomery County, PA is seeking a Professional Standards Legal Assistant to assist the Chief of Professional Standards with various legal tasks. The role involves processing records requests, coordinating continuing education events, and preparing criminal cases for trial.
GovernmentLaw EnforcementPublic SafetySocial Assistance
Responsibilities
Receiving and processing records requests, including requests made pursuant to Right to Know and the Crime Victim Right of Access; monitoring statutory deadlines; invoicing the requestor and documenting status of payment; gathering, reviewing, and summarizing requested materials; redacting records; copying video; documenting actions, inputting information into request databases; confirming status and response with the Chief of Professional Standards; conveying materials to the requestor; documenting actions
Answering phones; documenting phone messages; communicating in a respectful and professional manner
Assist the Chief of Professional Standards with coordinating meetings, events, and continuing education trainings for the District Attorney’s Office and law enforcement in Montgomery County; preparing PowerPoint presentations and other presentation materials
Assisting Deputy District Attorneys with the preparation of criminal cases for trial as needed; coordinating with witnesses; assisting with travel and accommodation arrangements; conveying discovery; issuing subpoenas; and preparing trial exhibits
Assisting the Chief of Professional Standards, First Assistant District Attorney, and Deputy District Attorneys with other tasks and projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree
1-2 years college-level course work in a criminal justice or related field
Typing & computer skills
Excellent organizational, time management, research and analytical skills
Knowledge of departmental structure & mission
Excellent skills, both written and verbal
The ability to work independently, problem solve, plan and prioritize
Preferred
Paralegal certificate is a plus, but not required
Strong computer skills are preferred but must at least be proficient with Apple products and programs and Microsoft Office programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc
Legal research skills are helpful, but not required
Company
Montgomery County, PA
Montgomery County is the third largest county in Pennsylvania.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lee A. Soltysiak
Chief Operating Officer
Tom Bonner
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
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