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Company Name :- Sheriff’s Department Suffolk
Position Name :-
Company Location :- Boston, MA 02114
Job Category :- General

Full Job Description :-
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides administrative and paralegal support services for the General Counsel’s Office (“GCO”) of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the General Counsel. Receives direct supervision from attorneys in the GCO.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for providing administrative and paralegal support services to attorneys representing the Department or its employees in judicial and administrative proceedings.
Responsible for managing flow of discovery requests and responses, and creating and maintaining pleadings files.
Responsible for summarizing deposition transcripts and medical records.

Responsible for creating accurate notes of testimony at hearings and trials and transcribing recorded hearings.

Performs basic legal research using Westlaw and other sources.
Maintains and organizes files; tracks pleadings, discovery, transcripts, and other case documents.

Performs notary services.

Exercises thorough substantive knowledge of office policies, procedures and operations of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department.

Flexibility and ability to learn and perform new duties and skills as assigned

Performs general administrative duties, including, but not limited to, filing, answering phones, answering correspondence, photocopying, and driving.

Travels to and retrieves documents from court clerk’s offices and other agencies as required by attorneys.

Performs such other duties and assignments as the General Counsel or Sheriff may request from time to time.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;

Ability to work accurately and independently in a fast-paced environment;

Well organized with very strong attention to detail;
Ability to meet short deadlines;

Experience with Windows based applications and Westlaw;

Ability to interact with Department employees in a pleasant but discreet manner. Must perform duties with a high degree of confidentiality;

Must be a Notary Public or be willing to become one;

Must have a valid driver’s license;
Familiarity with procedural rules in Federal and State Courts / Administrative Agencies;

Bachelor’s degree with law office experience and paralegal certificate, OR high school graduate with paralegal certificate and extensive law office experience;

Thorough substantive knowledge of office procedures, practices and equipment; and

Ability to speak Spanish is not required, but is desirable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Regular and punctual attendance at workplace and at scheduled meetings;

Knowledge of, compliance with, and enforcement of Department policies and procedures;
Understand legal procedures and follow legal protocols;

Communicating effectively both orally and in writing, with professionalism and courtesy;

Ability to transcribe and incorporate attorneys’ handwritten edits to legal memoranda and correspondence. Ability to proofread and edit documents;

Exercise good judgment with consistency and impartiality; and

Monitor case progress and assist attorneys with case preparation.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

sit or stand periodically for 8.5 hours;
communicate orally with attorneys, outside agencies, and SCSD employees;

lift up to 15 pounds;

carry up to 15 pounds;

climb stairs occasionally;

walk short distances;
drive an automobile; and

write and type.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION
Participation in mandatory training

Official Title
: Senior Management Assistant

Primary Location
: United States-Massachusetts-Boston – 200 Nashua Street

Job
: Legal Services

Agency
: Sheriff’s Department Suffolk

Schedule
: Full-time

Shift
: Day

Job Posting
: Apr 12, 2022, 4:29:16 PM

Number of Openings
: 1

Salary
: 65,000.00 – 70,000.00 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator
: William P Sweeney –
6175944711

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