Paralegal Specialist II - Criminal Intake Unit
Miami-Dade State Attorney's OfficeMiami, Florida, USjob_description.job_card.30_days_ago
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job_description.job_card.job_descriptionBachelor’s degree, and one (1) year experience as a Paralegal, Victim Witness Counselor, Case Analyst, or Legal Secretary (Trial Coordinator), or Associate degree and three (3) years’ experience as a Paralegal, Victim Witness Counselor, Case Analyst, or Legal Secretary (Trial Coordinator), or Successful completion of a two (2) year Paralegal program and three (3) years’ experience as a Paralegal, Victim Witness Counselor, Case Analyst, or Legal Secretary (Trial Coordinator), or Five (5) years equivalent combination of experience working as a as a Paralegal, Victim Witness Counselor, Case Analyst, or Legal Secretary (Trial Coordinator) Being fluent in English / Spanish or English / Creole Possessing knowledge of the criminal justice system Be detail-oriented Work effectively under pressure and independently Manage multiple priorities and meet stringent deadlines Possess and demonstrate significant knowledge of computer programs Possess and demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities Possess and demonstrate exceptional writing skills Possess and demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills Be personable and positive, demonstrating compassion and providing excellent customer service to all levels of staff and the public
Paralegal Specialist II – Criminal Intake Unit
Location : E.R. Graham Building
1350 Northwest 12 Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
Position Overview
The Paralegal Specialist II in the Criminal Intake Unit is responsible for interviewing individuals who are requesting to file criminal misdemeanor charges. The work shift for this position is 8 : 30am to 5 : 00pm.
The Job Responsibilities are :
- Handling walk-in complaints to determine if criminal charges can be filed
- Taking sworn testimony from victims, witnesses and officers
- Preparing felony warrant cases
- Submitting clear, concise, and grammatically correct written statement of facts for the attorney’s review
- Handling high volume public contact
- Researching and evaluate information
- Maintaining a paralegal log and providing monthly statistical data
- Referring the public to appropriate community agencies
- Providing back-up paralegal coverage for the State Attorney’s Office various branch locations when necessary
- Assisting in the Worthless Checks Unit
- Taking court documents to morning and afternoon Bond Court
- Providing excellent customer service at all times
- Performing other related duties as assigned
The Minimum requirements are :
The Preferred Qualifications and Skills are :
Specific Skills and Characteristics are :
The Successful Candidate must be able to :
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