MCAO

Attorney

• Prepare cases for assignment and generate corresponding case-related documents
• Manage general administrative and court tasks
• Provide statutory notifications required by Victims’ Rights statutes
• Research case information using databases, police reports, case forms, and court documents
• Communicate essential criminal justice information and respond to victim inquiries
• Retrieve and distribute database reminders
• Review and interpret minute entries and court orders
• Handle incoming calls, answer general questions, route calls, take detailed messages, and return calls
• Provide coverage of the main reception desk
• Collect and track statistical data
• Enter and retrieve case information from various databases
• Prepare, process, and upload Post-Conviction forms
• Process and document Victim Information Forms
• Assist with redaction
• Operate a letter folding machine
• Assemble packets for mailing
• Review and distribute incoming mail
• Process Victim Compensation Delinquency claims and applications
• Enter applications into a specialized data system and create/assign Victim Compensation cases
• Attend and set up monthly Victim Compensation Board meetings and record decisions
• Maintain compliance with Victim Compensation Program rules
• Prepare Victim Compensation Board minutes and update/post Public Notice
• Comply with grant requirements and meet programmatic deadlines
• Work in the presence of or with a trained canine that comforts victims

Legal Support Assistant

Legal Assistant

• Assist attorneys with preparing and filing correspondence, legal documents, and briefs
• Type and prepare complaints, indictments, and related charging documents
• Retrieve and distribute electronic pleadings and minute entries
• File documents with the court and create and maintain case files
• Enter and retrieve case information from databases
• Access and retrieve criminal history and case information from external databases
• Pull case files for court calendars and maintain conference room reservation calendars
• Photocopy and scan discovery, adult probation packets, and other documents
• Redact documents for disclosure and discovery
• Schedule interviews with victims and witnesses
• Hand-deliver and pick up documents on and off-site
• Pick up, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail
• Answer, screen, and transfer multi-line telephone calls
• Take messages and answer general information questions
• Receive and greet incoming visitors
• Collaborate with team members and support Criminal Division attorneys

Legal Support Assistant

Legal Support Specialist – Criminal