Senior Prosecutors Assistant
CurrentPrepares criminal matters for court, includes formal information summons, bench warrants, complaints, court docket files and other legal documents. Prepares appropriate documents for review by Prosecuting Attorneys. Obtains police reports, rap sheets, driving records and requests other supporting evidence for criminal matters. Makes copies, or enters documents into computerized systems and appropriately distributes information. Performs legal research requiring the exercise of independent judgment; complex clerical work with accuracy; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and other departments in the City. Prepares legal pleadings, subpoenas, discovery responses and other supporting legal documents and correspondence as directed by the City Prosecutor and/or Prosecuting Attorneys. Maintains calendar of arraignments, pre-trial and other pre and post judgment hearings, including jury and non-jury trials. Prepares and maintains the office/court calendars of these events, keeps the Prosecutor(s) advised of all schedules and case needs. Manages and utilizes complex computerized filing system following departmental policies and procedures. Files documents into appropriate case/issue files and ensures that files are up to date with all pertinent document information. Receives inquiries and responds to questions, in person and on the telephone, from the general public, various Law Enforcement Agencies and defendants. Provides information and referral as necessary and routes specific requests to the appropriate agency or City Prosecutor. Answers telephones and in-person inquiries utilizing training and knowledge of attorney’s schedules, city policies and procedures, civil and criminal procedures, community resources, state and City and County ordinances.
