District Court Paralegal

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District Court Paralegal
Duties: Researches, analyzes and summarizes case laws, administrative rules, regulations, administrative and judicial decisions. Provides information about other resources that may provide further assistance. Composes, prepares and ensures the accuracy of various legal documents. Assists judicial officer with trial preparation. Serves as primary contact for judicial officer. Greets visitors, screens telephone calls and correspondence, provides information, explains policies and procedures, as appropriate. Acts as a liaison between the judicial officer and personnel from other agencies, the general public and attorneys. Coordinates meetings and maintains the calendar for the judicial officer. Schedules trials and other court proceedings, unless done by a calendar control clerk and in cooperation with the clerk of court, and informs parties of the same. Provides secretarial and clerical support to the judicial officer by preparing, transcribing and proofreading all correspondence, findings, orders, jury instructions, memorandums or other materials. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative tasks that may include answering phones, maintaining and purchasing office supplies, maintaining law library, arranging appointments and travel reservations, scheduling and notifying parties of meetings and proceedings, performing related scheduling functions, maintaining continuing education records, and preparing expense vouchers. Accurately records court and jury trial proceedings. Responsibility also requires taking court notes during hearings to identify appearances and to note significant events during the hearing and to locate and present prior testimony. Requires travel to other counties within and outside of the district for court proceedings assigned to the district judge or referee.

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