Paralegal

About the role

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job. The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time.

Responsibilities

• Conducts legal research to assist legal staff with case preparation.
• Organizes and maintains litigation files.
• Drafts discovery pleadings and organizes documents.
• Maintains litigation calendar for all legal staff within the office ensuring appropriate deadlines.
• Counsels on legal issues and prepares drafts of memoranda, legal opinions, ordinances, and legislation for review by an attorney.
• Maintains Bond Forfeiture files and scheduling; drafts order and pleading as required.
• Maintains bankruptcy and foreclosure files; prepares pleadings as may be necessary.
• Indexes and summarizes depositions; organizes and prepares exhibits for trial.
• Prepares subpoenas as directed; serves or ensures the serving of subpoenas.
• Assists at trial as requested by attorneys.
• Affords assistance to taxpayers in resolving tax assessment and tax payment problems.
• Maintains law library in County Attorney’s Office.
• Performs Office Manager/Legal Secretary’s duties.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of State and Federal Statutes, case laws, precedents, and County ordinances concerning governmental operations, ad valorem taxation, labor law, and local government finance.
• Considerable knowledge of court proceedings and processes.
• Ability to prepare motions, court orders, and legal documents related to case presentation.
• Ability to conduct legal research.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply Federal and State Laws, regulations, and statutes.
• Ability to maintain organization of office, files, attorney calendars, and litigation calendars.
• Ability to attend work regularly and reliably.
• Skill in the operation of a computer.

Qualifications

• Completion of college-level coursework in legal, paralegal, or related field.
• Some experience in the paralegal, legal research, case preparation, or a related area.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and digital dexterity for keyboard operation.
• Visual acuity for use of a computer screen and for the reading of legal documentation.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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