Paralegal (SR-20)

Distinguishing Characteristics

This class is distinguished by its responsibility to independently conduct legal research, gather facts and evidence, develop cases, prepare drafts of legal documents and correspondence; and perform other paralegal work in assisting attorneys in providing legal services.

Examples of Duties

• Performs legal research and prepares summaries of specific decisions, laws, statutes, legal subject, etc.
• Verifies and updates cited case laws, statutes and other legal authorities.
• Writes first drafts and/or outlines of briefs, memos, legal opinions, stipulations, orders and other legal documents.
• Explains legal procedures, requirements and interpretations based on precedents and discussions with attorneys to employees of the County.
• Assures proper evidencing in support of the County's position.
• Interviews witnesses and appropriate personnel to verify evidence, obtains written statements when possible and gets cooperation for judicial proceedings.
• Indexes and organizes depositions and other trial material.
• May prepare drafts of new or amendatory legislation and rules.
• Aids attorneys in court by coordinating the presentation of exhibits and witnesses and by preparing witnesses for testimony.
• Makes sure compliance to decisions, stipulations and orders.
• Reviews legal decisions, opinions, rulings and other legal material to keep abreast of legal developments.
• Provides preliminary legal consultation to employees, departments, agencies, etc., and other legal work normally performed by attorneys, except duties that may constitute the unauthorized practice of law.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or a related field and one year of experience in legal assistant/paralegal work that included interviewing, legal research, evaluation and analysis of legal issues, preparation of legal reports, documents and correspondence; or
• Six years of progressively responsible experience in legal assistant/paralegal work that included interviewing, legal research, evaluation and analysis of legal issues, preparation of legal reports, documents and correspondence, one of which shall have been for the County of Maui.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Type 3).

Knowledge

• Interviewing techniques;
• Rules and evidence;
• Legal system and procedures;
• Legal research methods and sources of legal information.

Ability

• Understand and explain legal processes and procedures;
• Recognize and avoid potential problems in the unauthorized practice of law;
• Read and understand laws statutes, rules and legal documents;
• Evaluate and analyze facts and legal issues;
• Prepare legal reports, documents and correspondence;
• Speak clearly;
• Follow oral and written instructions;
• Deal tactfully and effectively with others.

Health And Physical Condition

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.

Physical Effort Grouping

Light

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Maui

RECRUITMENT IS ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUI ONLY

The above recruitment is being administered on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination

Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test

All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.

Contact Information

Personnel Services Email: personnel.services@mauicounty.gov

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01 Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field? (Note: You must attach a copy of your degree stating field of study or a copy of an official transcript.)

02 Did you attach a copy of your college degree stating the field of study or a copy of your official college transcript?

03 Do you have experience as a legal assistant/paralegal that included interviewing, legal research, evaluation and analysis of legal issues, preparation of legal reports, documents and correspondence?

04 If yes, please indicate at which employer(s) did you gain this experience. (See "resume" is not acceptable.) Required Question