Paralegal I/ii

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

Paralegal I/II The candidate will be responsible for a broad range of paralegal duties for one or more attorneys engaged in civil or criminal law; assist in the preparation of cases for trial and hearing matters; prepare exhibits, witnesses, and indexes documents for trial, and review and organize discovery of large volume documents. Research and analyze law sources (i.e., statutes, ordinances, court decisions, criminal pleadings, police reports, legal documents, and articles) for use in preparing legal documents (i.e., briefs, pleadings, contracts, deeds, opinions, etc.), for review, approval, and use by an attorney. Interview witnesses, defendants, and others in civil or criminal cases for pre-trial or pre-hearing declarations; respond to propounding discovery and discovery requests. Correspond with clients and witnesses; collect client background information; assist in the identification of rehabilitative placement resources; research and identify placement resources for alternative sentencing of clients and assist in the placement therein of clients. Draft motions, memoranda of points and authorities, interrogatories and answers, complaints and answers, cross-claims, affidavits, briefs, and declarations. Review legal documents and forms for completeness and conformance to specific requirements set forth in applicable legal codes. Review and process requests for criminal record background information in order to determine the existence or non-existence of prior convictions. obtain criminal record information and related documents and screen for legal sufficiency. Gather factual information and perform routine legal research to assist an attorney in determining appropriate legal action. Perform preliminary analysis of legislative bills and research legislative histories. Summarize, organize, and index prior opinions, testimony, depositions, and documentary material from interrogatories; organize and index trial documents; prepare exhibits and assist attorneys at trial by keeping track of exhibits, testimony and documents.

Qualification and Experience The candidate should have successful completion of the education required by the State of California pursuant to the California Business and Professions Codes Chapter 5.6 Paralegals 6450 (c). Should have a certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association. or A certificate of completion of a paralegal program at, or a degree from, a postsecondary institution that requires the successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester, or equivalent, units in law-related courses and that has been accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization or approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education. Paralegal II: Experience: One year equivalent to a Paralegal I with County of Riverside or in a law office performing paralegal duties that demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities relevant to the specific assignment. Knowledge of: Principles of civil and criminal law and their application; legal research methods and techniques; preparation of briefs and opinions; resources available in a law library; trial and hearing procedures and rules of evidence; County government functions and legal responsibilities. Ability to perform legal research; interview witnesses; analyze legal problems; prepare drafts of legal documents; present statements of fact and law; argue clearly and logically in written and oral form; interpret applicable state and federal codes, laws, and statutes; work cooperatively with others. Must possess paralegal experience with the District Attorney's Office; Insurance fraud; Civil law; Criminal law. Will undergo a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, including fingerprinting.

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