Overview
Paralegal Jobs in Birmingham, AL at Christian & Small LLP
Position Description
The Compliance Monitor for the Community Review Board (CRB) performs all functions related to planning and conducting unbiased, highly sensitive administrative review, that includes high public visibility of controversial issues of a highly sensitive nature. The Compliance Monitor will review allegations of MNPD misconduct that have been investigated by MNPD Office of Professional Accountability (OPA) for accuracy and to ensure MNPD has adhered to their internal policies. ***All applications are subject to public disclosure. ***
The Community Review Board has the power to review allegations that Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) officers have committed misconduct against members of the public, as well as issue policy advisory and resolution reports related to allegations of misconduct by MNPD.
Typical Duties
Record and document grants and denials of record requests, draft and transmit records requests to MNPD and related agencies, and escalates denials to Executive staff, if needed.
Review OPA investigations for completeness, accuracy, and thoroughness.
Create summary reports detailing the deficiencies and/or sufficiency of OPA investigations, including recommendations as to violations of law or policy, for review by the Lead Compliance Monitor & Executive Director.
Basic knowledge of police department policies and basic legal principles to form an initial conclusion as to viability of an allegation.
Review sworn affidavits as well as unsworn or anonymous complaints.
Determines jurisdiction based on geographic incident location and personnel involved.
Confers with the Executive Director, Assistant Director or other staff in making determinations.
Make recommendations to Executive Director regarding outcomes of OPA investigations
Request all police records including Body-Worn Camera (BWC) and In Car Camera (ICC) video footage related to alleged violations of MNPD misconduct
Serves as a point of contact for complainants as needed.
Maintains knowledge of developments, trends, and best practices of law enforcement procedures including local, state, and federal legal and regulatory changes.
Creates and maintains detailed and accurate records of information received and work performed
Maintains the confidentiality of case information, including any protected health and personnel information, law enforcement records & documentation, and any other records deemed confidential.
Complete tasks assigned within time frames established by the Executive Director and state and local law.
Interviews with complaints and witnesses, reviews documentation and evidence related to incident and gathers relevant and/or missing information, as needed.
Prepare recommendations for case investigation by OPA or other resolution (mediation, etc.)
Obtains and reviews MNPD documentation related to underlying incident (incident reports, supplemental reports, CAD and dispatch reports, arrest warrants, search warrants jail/booking and court documentation as needed.)
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, journalism, public policy, public administration, auditing, political science, psychology or a related field plus three (3) years professional experience in auditing, investigation, compliance, or a related field.
“Additional experience may be considered in lieu of some education”
Licenses Required:
Valid Driver License
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Prior law enforcement, legal, or investigative experience
Law Degree
Professional experience in preparing auditing reports
Experience in case management
We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.
Full-time, Civil Service positions –
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year
Public Safety – Sworn and Civilian positions –
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year
Part-time, Non Civil Service positions – Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.
Full-time, Non Civil Service positions – contact hiring department for benefits information
Seasonal/Temporary positions – no benefits offered.
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Title: Paralegal
Company: Christian & Small LLP
Location: Birmingham, AL
