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NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago

Paralegal I/II

96001, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$47K/yr - $66K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Paralegal I/II to join the District Attorney's Office in Shasta County. The role involves providing paraprofessional legal support, including legal research and document preparation, under the supervision of attorney staff.

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Responsibilities

Performs paralegal services for attorney staff; researches legal issues and reviews statutes and other municipal codes/ordinances, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and other documents; drafts routine pleadings, briefs, appeals and other litigation related documents including, but not limited to, petitions, complaints, answers, and declarations; reviews and summarizes deposition and hearing transcripts; assists staff in tracking existing and proposed legislation; provides legislative history and status reports; contacts attorneys and others to coordinate calendars, meetings and the conduct of legal business; organizes and maintains litigation and non-litigation files and materials; organizes document control in situations involving voluminous documents; may appear in court in a support capacity for attorneys; performs related duties as assigned

Qualification

Legal researchLegal document preparationLegal proceduresLegal writingAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsConfidentialityTeam collaboration

Required

Possession of a valid California driver's license

Two (2) years of secretarial or clerical office support experience preparing a variety of legal documents in a public or private law office for Paralegal I

Two (2) years of paralegal experience comparable to a Paralegal I with Shasta County for Paralegal II

A certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association

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

A baccalaureate degree or an advanced degree in any subject, a minimum of one year of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California for at least the preceding three years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three years, and a written declaration from this attorney stating that the person is qualified to perform paralegal tasks

A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma, a minimum of three years of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California for at least the preceding three years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three years, and a written declaration from this attorney stating that the person is qualified to perform paralegal tasks. This experience and training shall be completed no later than December 31, 2003

Incumbents in this class are required to fulfill the mandatory continuing education requirements as defined by the California Business and Professions Code, section 6450 (d)

Preferred

Experienced in criminal prosecution or a strong interest in prosecution work

Experienced in legal research, writing, and analytical work

Comfortable preparing and assisting with a wide range of legal documents

Experienced in reviewing discovery and trial transcripts, as well as familiarity with resentencing petitions, expungements, and registration relief, is highly desirable