The State Attorney’s Office for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida seeks to promote public safety by using data-driven methods to hold offenders accountable, provide restorative justice for victims, and redirect children and people in need of services, in an effort to build stronger, safer communities. We aim to achieve the highest standards of ethics and competence in order to promote a fair and equitable legal system.
We are seeking candidates who will be responsible for the prosecution of all crimes committed in Orange and Osceola Counties. These candidates should act with integrity and balanced judgment to increase public safety, be available to assist community efforts addressing problems that lead to, or result from, criminal activity and should act not merely as a case-processor but also a problem-solver, responsible for considering broad goals of the criminal legal system.
Position:
Diversion Paralegal Specialist
Location:
Openings available in Orange County
Office of the State Attorney, 9th Judicial Circuit
415 North Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
Overview:
The Diversion Paralegal will be responsible for the legal analysis and management of criminal cases. This role involves reviewing investigative reports, sworn statements, and evidence received from law enforcement, identifying key details, and preparing case summaries. In some cases, the paralegal will make charging recommendations and collaborate with law enforcement to gather evidence needed for effective prosecution. The ideal candidate will assist attorneys with legal research, draft legal documents, and manage various diversion programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze criminal cases by reviewing investigative reports, sworn statements, and evidence provided by law enforcement.
- Task law enforcement to gather necessary evidence for prosecution.
- Communicate with other state agencies to obtain additional evidence or statements.
- Prepare legal documents to support case progression.
- Assist attorneys with legal research and case preparation.
- Create and manage contracts for the Pretrial Intervention Program, ensuring all necessary parties sign and submit via Dropbox.
- Review, update, and approve diversion cases in the Advent system, ensuring accurate documentation at every stage.
- Maintain and manage the diversion mailbox, responding to inquiries and processing case updates.
- Evaluate cases for eligibility in diversion programs and close out cases once completed.
- Collaborate with Assistant State Attorneys (ASAs), other paralegals, and diversion partners to ensure timely processing and successful completion of diversion programs.
Requirements:
- Strong legal research and writing skills.
- Familiarity with case management system
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive legal matters with discretion and professionalism.
- Candidates with intake experience are strongly preferred
Minimum Training and Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in criminal justice, legal studies, social services, or psychology.
- OR graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and successful completion of a legal assistant education program approved by the American Bar Association.
- OR graduation from a professional school of law accredited by the American Bar Association.
- OR graduation from an accredited two-year college and successful completion of a paralegal certification program.
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter, resume, and two references via e-mail to ASA-Recruiting@sao9.org or by using the form below.
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