PARALEGAL

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

Paralegal – 11504

The State of Alabama is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill the full-time position of Paralegal. This is a paraprofessional legal work conducting research for legal issues arising in connection with the operation of state departments and agencies, and in the preparation and interpretation of legal documents.

Minimum Requirements:
• Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved paralegal program in paralegal studies or a closely related field, or graduation from a college or university with a two-year degree in paralegal studies or a closely related field
• One year of experience conducting paralegal research work
OR
• Graduation from an ABA approved school of law with eligibility to be admitted to the Alabama State Bar Examination or a current member in good standing with the Alabama State Bar.

Additional Requirements:
• All applicants MUST attach a copy of their legal assistant certificate, paralegal certificate, college transcripts, or . diploma to their application. Applications received without this information will not be processed.

Examination:
• Open-Competitive to all applicants
• An evaluation of Training and Experience as shown on the application will comprise 100% of the applicant’s final score for the open-competitive register.

Salary:
$43, - $73,

Announcement Date:
July 29, 2015

Revised Date:
September 14, 2022


The State of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is continuously seeking qualified applicants for the position of Paralegal. This position offers a competitive salary range of $43, - $73,, depending on experience.

Minimum Requirements:
• Graduation from an ABA approved paralegal program in paralegal studies or a closely related field, or a college or university with a two-year degree in paralegal studies or a closely related field
• One year of experience conducting paralegal research work
OR
• Graduation from an ABA approved school of law with eligibility to be admitted to the Alabama State Bar Examination or a current member in good standing with the Alabama State Bar.

Additional Requirements:
• All applicants MUST attach a copy of their legal assistant certificate, paralegal certificate, college transcripts, or . diploma to their application. Applications received without this information will not be processed.

Examination:
• Open-Competitive to all applicants
• An evaluation of Training and Experience as shown on the application will comprise 100% of the applicant’s final score for the open-competitive register.

Application Process:
• Complete an Application for Examination Form available at , the above address, or any Alabama Career Center Office.
• Apply by mail or by fax. Applications will be accepted until further notice. The State Personnel Department is not responsible for late receipt of applications due to mail service or faxing malfunctions.

The State of Alabama Personnel Department has established a policy on accepting college coursework, post-secondary and advanced degrees from schools accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) or any of the six regional accreditation associations in the United States. This policy is subject to change and certain state agencies may have additional requirements.

The State of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a secure examination process. Applicants are prohibited from directly or indirectly obtaining information about examinations. If an applicant does so, the State Personnel Director may take several disciplinary actions including not giving an examination, disqualifying an applicant after an examination, removing an applicant’s name from a register, or not certifying an applicant’s name from the register.

Applicants hired by the State of Alabama on or after January 1, 2012 will be subject to the E-Verify process pursuant to Act No. 2011-535.

Position Summary:
The State of Alabama is looking for a qualified individual to fill the full-time position of Paralegal. This position offers a competitive salary range of $43, - $73,, depending on experience. The Paralegal is responsible for conducting research for legal issues arising in connection with the operation of state departments and agencies, and in the preparation and interpretation of legal documents.

Minimum Requirements:
• Graduation from an ABA approved paralegal program in paralegal studies or a closely related field, or a college or university with a two-year degree in paralegal studies or a closely related field
• One year of experience conducting paralegal research work
OR
• Graduation from an ABA approved school of law with eligibility to be admitted to the Alabama State Bar Examination or a current member in good standing with the Alabama State Bar.

Additional Requirements:
• All applicants MUST attach a copy of their legal assistant certificate, paralegal certificate, college transcripts, or . diploma to their application. Applications received without this information will not be processed.

Examination:
• Open-Competitive to all applicants
• An evaluation of Training and Experience as shown on the application will comprise 100% of the applicant’s final score for the open-competitive register.

Application Process:
• Complete

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Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved paralegal program in paralegal studies or a closely related field, or graduation from a college or university with a two-year degree in paralegal studies or a closely related field OR graduation from an ABA approved school of law with eligibility to be admitted to the Alabama State Bar Examination or a current member in good standing with the Alabama State Bar.

Complete an Application for Examination Form available at , the above address, or any Alabama Career Center Office. Apply by mail or by fax.

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