Paralegal

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Paralegal II
Duties: Researches, analyzes and indexes public laws for publication and placement in the proper permanent, codified law. Prepares updates of the laws, codes, and administrative rules of the government. Compiles existing laws for restatement in new forms of codification. Performs different types of legal research; organizes, analyzes, summarizes and complies case information for case assessment, reporting trial or other such use as requested by the responsible attorney. Drafts bill, pleadings, resolutions, correspondence and other documents. Organizes and maintains case management systems as directed: for example all cases and their status in the area of child and spouse support. Conducts interviews for gathering of basic information. Answers questions from other government agencies and from the public matters with which employee is dealing.

ANNOUNCEMENT NO. AG19-JA36

Qualification and Experience QUALIFICATIONS: A) 3 years of experience in a paralegal position with a law office, court, or governmental agency employing persons in a paralegal capacity; or B) Successful completion of all requirements for an LL.B, JD Degree, or higher degree from a law school recognized in the country. Knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of legal research. Knowledge of relevant law. Knowledge of administrative and court procedures. Ability to apply pertinent laws, rules and regulations. Ability to appraise and organize. Knowledge, facts and to present evidence and material in effective written and oral form. Ability to draft simple affidavits, pleadings. Abilities & Skills in stipulations, and other legal documents and to prepare appropriate correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively. Orally and in writing. Ability to work effectively with employees, clients and the public. Ability to make clear and concise oral and written reports and maintain reports. NOTE: Successful completion of one full academic year of study in a paralegal or legal curriculum may be substituted for 1 year of experience.

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