Paralegal - Civil Division

Position 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.

Summary of Job Duties 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.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements 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 institutionaccredited by the American Bar Association, or extensive on the job paralegal training in the field of civil litigation.