First Appearance & Detention Court Specialist
Core
Support attorneys and clients awaiting initial appearance hearings by gathering documents, interviewing clients and witnesses, conducting site visits, and managing digital case materials.
Role type
Senior IC case specialist (criminal justice)
Builds
Case files and documentation for the Public Defenders Office
Domain
Criminal justice / Social services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Digital file management, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, case management, electronic data entry, site visits, motivational interviewing, descriptive writing
Preferred skills
Bilingual English and Spanish
Technologies
Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Zoom, Teams
Responsibilities
Interview clients and witnesses to collect mitigation and case information; conduct home or employer site visits; upload and organize digital case materials; connect clients with service providers; track contacts and submit progress reports; support attorneys with document management.