Position Duties:
The tasks below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional related tasks as necessary.

Provides general information on the justice system, both criminal and civil, and relevant court procedures to ensure meaningful access to the courts for unrepresented inmates; while refraining from giving legal advice.
Researches various records to determine if an inmate meets constitutional, statutory, and decisional law requirements for allowing access to the Jail Complex’s legal research materials/law library.
Creates and maintains a list of eligible inmates and the specific court cases for which the inmate is permitted to access the Brevard County Jail Complex law library.
Researches and provides copies of relevant or requested case information, forms, or legal materials using internet-based legal research sources.
Photocopies inmate evidentiary and supporting documents for pleadings, motions, and other court related paperwork.
Receives, disburses, and manages all incoming legal mail for inmates.
Receives, logs, and manages all outgoing legal mail sent by inmates.
Performs notary services where appropriate and necessary for inmates.
Maintains a file of inmate receipts.
Track, log and account for legal research material and photocopies issued to inmates.
Submit timely supply orders for the law library.
Performs routine office tasks such as typing, scanning, filing, faxing, photocopying and telephoning.

Requirements

Requires Associate's degree with emphasis in legal research, legal studies, paralegal studies, or closely related field.
Professional Certificate of Paralegal studies preferred.
Must be eligible for certification by the State of Florida as a Notary Public.
Preferred proficiency with Judicial System restricted databases (PACER, BECA/EFacts)
Preferred proficiency with Westlaw Edge ® and open-source electronic legal research platforms

Three (3)-Five (5) years of experience working in a law office, law library or closely related field.
Additional Information:

Work is performed in an office environment located within a jail facility. Employees will have inmate contact.
Work is completed in eight (8) hour shifts during normal business hours (Monday through Friday 8am-5pm).
Valid Driver's License
Successful completion of a criminal background investigation including polygraph. Requires drug test prior to assuming position and if employed, will be subject to post-accident, and/or random and reasonable suspicion drug tests while employed.