LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL

Prosecution Paralegal/Legal Assistant

The City of Cincinnati Law Department is seeking applicants for a prosecution paralegal/legal assistant. This is a full-service paralegal position that provides complete support to two prosecutors managing two municipal courtrooms on an ongoing basis. Primary duties will include docket preparation and preparing discovery responses; requesting video, documents, and other evidence; notifying and subpoenaing police officers and witnesses for court; drafting legal documents; interacting with the public via telephone and in person; communicating with victims, witnesses, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and court personnel; and working as a team member of the prosecution paralegal/legal assistant staff to complete assigned work duties and promote the overall goals of the Division of Prosecuting Attorneys and the City of Cincinnati Law Department.

The successful candidate must possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills. In addition, the candidate should be a proficient writer, exhibit excellent attention to detail, possess sound judgment, and demonstrate critical thinking. Good communication skills and dependability are a must. Finally, applicants must be able to help organize and prepare paperwork and case evidence for prosecutors through effective task management and prioritization. Previous experience with the court system is preferred.

Each applicant must have two years experience as a paralegal and the equivalent to an Associates Degree as a paralegal from an accredited college. Please attach your resume and letter of interest to your application.

Environmental Conditions:

Work in an office setting plus remote work; exposure to computer screens; need to work closely with others.

Physical Conditions:

Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; lifting and carrying light loads; use of fingers and of both hands required; must be able to distinguish colors.