Paralegals Legal Assistants

Knowledge of legal pleadings; knowledge of litigation process; skill in typing correspondence memorandums reports legal pleadings and various legal documents with established format and with no supervision; ability to support attorneys during hearings; knowledge of administrative procedure and litigation process; ability to perform legal research and write legal memorandum; ability to travel when required; ability to organize and maintain file system for cases; skill in preparing for hearings; skill in scheduling depositions and hearings and preparing related documents; ability to perform basic legal secretarial duties including maintaining attorneys calendar copying mailing and filing documents with the courts; ability to coordinate work assignments; ability to handle multiple tasks; ability to organize and maintain files; ability to prioritize work assignments; skill in meeting deadlines; ability to access input and retrieve information from a computer database; knowledge of electronic mail; ability to use electronic mail; knowledge of word processing software; ability to use word processing software; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to read and comprehend written material; ability to use correct spelling grammar and punctuation; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to work effectively as a team member; and ability to work with internal and external customers in a tactful and courteous manner.

SKILLS:

Completion of a training program to become a legal assistant a paralegal a legal paraprofessional or a lawyers or attorneys assistant; or A degree or certificate in legal technology legal administration legal studies or allied legal services; or Graduation from a school of law; or A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in allied legal services; or Four years of experience involving paralegal work; or Four years of experience in legal secretarial work.

DUTIES:

Paralegal to Departments Office of the General Counsel. The person filling this position must exercise sound mature judgment and perform a variety of duties with little supervision as summarized below. While the employees responsibilities will include routine matters a substantial portion of the employees time will involve the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in the completion of a variety of tasks and preparation and finalization of litigation documents under the oversight of legal counsel. As new assignments and emergencies arise the employee must be able to prioritize the duties of this position. Those duties and responsibilities include:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.