Paralegal Specialist II

at  MiamiDade State Attorney

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 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

  Starting Annual Salary: $36,847.20
  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.

• 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