Paralegal 1 (42809)

Essential Functions

• Drafts and prepares legal correspondence for attorneys. Coordinates administrative support activities.
• Opens and manages cases through closure. Maintains up-to-date case management/tracking system.
• Keeps accurate files of correspondence and materials relating to cases.
• Congveys information to clients regarding the status of cases and the legal process.
• Schedules court hearings and appointments.
• Deals with the public, and serves as a contact between LOPD and all court staff, district attorneys and law enforcement personnel.
• Researches law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare case accordingly.
• Prepares dockets and prints necessary documents, such as summons, grand jury indictments, and supplemental criminal information.
• May draft legal instruments, motions, pleadings, appeals, docketing statements correspondence, release and agreements.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of work experience drafting and preparing legal correspondence, conducting legal research and maintaining a case management/tracking system.
• Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's License.
• Employment eligibility to work with the Law Offices of the Public Defender (LOPD) in the U.S. is required. We are not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Benefits

• The State's General Services Department Risk Management Division, Employee Benefits Bureau (EBB), is responsible for the procurement and oversight of employee benefits - including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Erisa Administrative Services, Inc. (Erisa) is the State's Third Party Administrator. They provide benefits administration to all plan participants, and offer knowledgeable staff to answer your questions.
• The Law Offices of the Public Defender offers a retirement plan and a medical program for retirees.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.