Paralegal I

About the role

The County Attorney's Office protects Utah County by vigorously prosecuting and investigating crime, compassionately assisting crime victims, and providing the highest quality legal representation to Utah County Government. This is the entry level classification of the Paralegal job series. Incumbents may be assigned to the Bureau of Investigations, Criminal Division, or Civil Division.

Responsibilities

• Conducts legal research
• Prepares legal documents
• Supports trial preparation
• Handles initial case screening
• Witness preparation
• Record requests

Requirements

• Associate degree in Paralegal or Legal Assistant Studies from an accredited college or university, OR
• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university, Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university plus two (2) years of legal assistant or paralegal work experience, or
• A minimum of eight (8) years of legal assistant or paralegal work experience.

Qualifications

• Preferably candidates with a documented typing speed of forty (40) WPM or more.
• Preferred candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• 100% paid premiums for health insurance
• Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)
• Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)
• Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Fourteen (14) paid Holidays
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

$26.74 - $30.74 hourly

Schedule

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must obtain, and thereafter maintain, certification as a paralegal or legal assistant from one of the following within twenty-four (24) months in position: National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA), American Alliance of Paralegals, Inc. (AAPI).
• Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.