Paralegal - Civil Division

Overview

Responsible for assisting the Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys assigned to the Montgomery County Prosecuting Attorney’s Civil Division in the day-to-day management of civil litigation matters in State and Federal Courts. Applicant must be organized, professional, detail oriented, and have strong communication skills.

• Organize new litigation matters, setting up and maintaining files;
• Organize and docket voluminous discovery requests and responses;
• Arrange phone conferences as necessary;
• Prepare letters, draft complaints and other pleadings and motions with strict compliance to deadlines;
• Perform various clerical tasks as needed;
• Communicate and interact with judges, bailiffs, attorneys and witnesses, as well as other court personnel;
• Arrange deposition dates, times and locations;
• Calendar events and keep track of deadlines;
• Research case law and statutes on Westlaw;
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Prosecuting Attorney or his Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys.

• Possess a working knowledge of legal office practices and procedures; office equipment; proficiency with Microsoft Word, word processing/typing, and Microsoft Excel; legal terminology and general understanding of court procedures.
• Possess the ability to compose letters and routine legal pleadings; general knowledge of legal matters, applications, procedures, pleadings and practice pertaining to the general practice of law; ability to gather, analyze and classify data; work in a team environment with other support staff, attorneys and supervisor; and have effective oral and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree, or Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies from an institution accredited by the American Bar Association, or extensive on the job paralegal training in the field of civil litigation.