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
- Referring the public to appropriate community agencies
- Providing back-up paralegal coverage for the State Attorney’s Office various branch locations when necessary
- Providing excellent customer service at all times
- Performing other related duties as assigned
The Minimum requirements are:
- Bachelor’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)
The Preferred Qualifications and Skills are:
- Being fluent in English/Spanish or English/Creole
- Possessing knowledge of the criminal justice system
Specific Skills and Characteristics are:
The Successful Candidate must be able to:
- Possess excellent interpersonal, analytical and written skills
- Possess and demonstrate being detailed
- Work effectively under pressure and independently
- Manage multiple priorities and meet stringent deadlines
- Be personable and positive, demonstrating compassion and providing excellent customer service to all levels of staff and the public
To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application, and updated resume to: SAOJobs@MiamiSAO.com . Applications can be downloaded from our website at: www.miamisao.com .
The State Attorney’s Office reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement without prior written or other notice. All information provided by applicants is subject to verification and background investigation. False statements or omission of information on any application materials may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
Insurance benefits, vacation package and Florida Retirement System Pension benefits are offered with this position.
Internal and External Candidates will be considered
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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