Paralegal

Full-time

No

Paralegal
The candidate under limited supervision, assists attorneys in the investigation of facts, preparation of documents, and research of law; performs related work as assigned. Prepare submitted exhibits and exhibit lists for appeal hearings. To digitally record Commission hearings. Draft legal documents. should have Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies from an American Bar Association approved program at an accredited college or successful completion of a program at an American Bar Association approved paralegal institute. Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis. should preferably have Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under challenging and changing circumstances.
Knowledge of: State and federal statutory and case law and constitutional provisions pertinent to agency programs; agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertinent to the legal services function; goals, scope, and impact of agency programs; the agency organizational structure, functional relationships, and legal processes of the courts and legislative/administrative bodies in Nebraska; the principles and practices of criminal and civil law administration; judicial procedures and rules of evidence; the principles and practices of legal research; the techniques of preparing and drafting legal documents and forms; legal terminology.
Ability to: interpret and apply statutes, case law, decisions of a court/administrative hearing, and administrative rules and policies; prepare and communicate orally the facts and arguments of a case; communicate in writing to summarize and exchange legal findings and conclusions; interact with legal associates, other government employees, the public, and representative of parties involved in a case; formulate legal opinions and recommendations based on research and investigations; conduct legal research and investigations; identify critical elements of legal questions or issues; and use a computer for word processing and research. #CB

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