Legal Assistant 3

Full-time

No

Legal Assistant 3
The candidate will communicate with APS social workers, draft form pleadings necessary for obtaining vulnerable adult protection orders and for establishing guardianships for vulnerable adults. Conduct criminal and bankruptcy background checks. Obtain additional evidence such as criminal convictions or other records as needed for use in administrative hearings. Independently compose and prepare pleadings for trial or hearings per attorney direction. Examine documents to assure accuracy; ensure the proper and timely filing of legal pleadings in the appropriate courts. Facilitate service of protection orders and orders to show cause through law enforcement, track cases to make sure service of process is completed timely. Prepare subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum compelling witnesses to appear at trials and hearings. Enter legal documents and case-specific correspondence into the document and calendar tabs of the case management database per AGO and Division business rules and Critical Events Policy. Independently track and update the status of attorney’s cases by obtaining due dates from court documents, or court rules and/or critical court dates and deadlines; advise attorney of upcoming commitments, deadlines and special items needing attention. Check legal citations, references and quotation information in briefs. Apply specialized knowledge of court rules related to legal practice subject matter and court filing procedures. Serve as a primary critical events reader for assigned attorneys. Prepare drug/alcohol, medical & mental health release of records paperwork, which may include a review of discovery provided by the client and/or opposing party and identify necessary information needed to obtain appropriate records. Prepare witness and exhibit lists for trial, and other pleadings as needed. Perform all trial preparation as required. May draft petitions for termination of parental rights for review by an attorney. May prepare interrogatories, briefing and other documents on request. Evaluate discovery for additional exhibits/witnesses. Draft motions/orders and expert witness agreements specific to trial. Scheduled witnesses for trial; keep clients and witnesses informed of the progress of cases. Assist attorney in developing a legal strategy.

Send a letter of interest, describing your specific qualifications for the position and current resume detailing experience and education.

Qualification and Experience The candidate should have a High School diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in a legal environment in support of an attorney, administrative law judge(s), review judge(s) or equivalent. Should have 1-year of experience as a Legal Assistant 2. Should have a two-year degree in Legal Secretary Studies, Paralegal Studies or related field of study plus 2 years of legal office experience. A Bachelor’s degree may substitute for the Legal Secretary or Paralegal degree.

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