<p>Position Overview</p> <p>Responsible for assisting the Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys assigned to the</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Summary of Job Duties</p> <p>Organize new litigation matters, setting up and maintaining files;</p> <p>Organize and docket voluminous discovery requests and responses;</p> <p>Arrange phone conferences as necessary;</p> <p>Prepare letters, draft complaints and other pleadings and motions with strict compliance</p> <p>to deadlines;</p> <p>Perform various clerical tasks as needed;</p> <p>Communicate and interact with judges, bailiffs, attorneys and witnesses, as well as other</p> <p>court personnel;</p> <p>Arrange deposition dates, times and locations;</p> <p>Calendar events and keep track of deadlines;</p> <p>Research case law and statutes on Westlaw;</p> <p>Perform any other duties assigned by the Prosecuting Attorney or his Assistant</p> <p>Prosecuting Attorneys.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications and Requirements</p> <p>Possess a working knowledge of legal office practices and procedures; office equipment;</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>