0000006027.LEGAL ASSISTANT.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE

Job description

Assists prosecutors in the preparation of subpoenas and routing slips to ensure presence of witnesses in court and at examining trials; schedules and monitor assigned cases to ensure cases are processed expeditiously and in accordance with established procedures; and assists with legal research of issues as directed. Work assignments are complex in nature where considerable judgement, tact, creativity and initiative are required in resolving problems and performing tasks that may be confidential or sensitive in nature in accordance with policy. 1. Schedules witness arrival and departure times for interviews and trials, schedules and monitors assigned cases to ensure cases are processed expeditiously and in accordance with established procedures, and performs various other duties associated with the preparation for court, as dictated by the Judge of the court and assigned prosecutors. 2. Researches legal issues at the direction of the prosecutor. 3. Drafts routine correspondence; processes, compiles and copies forms, legal documents and other materials; ensures case information is organized; and maintains current policy and trial notebooks. 4. Serves as a liaison between prosecutors...