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Salt Lake County · 23 hours ago

Part-Time Paralegal (District Attorney Office) Open Till Filled

Salt Lake City, UT

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Salt Lake County is seeking a Part-Time Paralegal to support attorneys in various legal tasks under supervision. The role involves preparing legal documents, conducting case reviews, and assisting in trial preparations while maintaining confidentiality and exercising good judgment.

Customer ServiceGovernmentService Industry

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys, investigators, law enforcement, and claim agents with preparation for criminal/civil trial prosecution/litigation

Case review, research factual and/or legal issues; analyze the elements of the crime and/or claims of the complaint, cross reference with criminal and/or civil statutes

Follow up investigation, obtain witness statements and/or conduct initial witness interviews, assess interviews, prepare interrogatories, answers and depositions, analyze and summarize depositions

Review and prepare case by obtaining, compiling and organizing documentation with other evidence to distribute initial/supplemental discovery in a chronology of facts, assist with e-discovery, and/or preparation for lawsuits

Prepare, draft, file or e-file correspondence, legal pleadings, investigative subpoenas, subpoenas duces tecum, complaints, motions, supporting memoranda, notices, writs, warrants, contracts, findings of fact, conclusions of law, orders, jury instructions, minutes, appeals, etc

Prepare and draft ordinances, policies, regulations and legislation

Interact with court personnel, opposing counsel, experts, witnesses, law enforcement, other agencies and the public

Demonstrate knowledge of court proceedings, legal terminology, and computer systems

Organize and index case files manually and/or electronically for prosecution of criminal charges and/or civil litigation. Prepare and maintain trial/case exhibits, pleadings binder and/or trial notebook and assist attorneys in court proceedings as necessary

Research issues, perform computer searches of public and private records as directed, responds to inquiries and documents completion of tasks

Review police reports and appropriate criminal statutes for the preparation of charges. Create probable cause statements and criminal charging documents. Enter charges and information into District Attorney’s Case Management Database. Prepare case declinations for police agencies and provide case follow-up

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Paralegal StudiesLegal ResearchE-filingMicrosoft OfficeLegal WritingTyping SkillsDocument ControlCommunication Skills

Required

Associates degree in Paralegal Studies from an accredited institution or Certificate of paralegal studies plus 18 months of paralegal experience

Successfully passing a comprehensive criminal background check is required

High level of communication with the supervising or directing attorney

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

Knowledge of general secretarial/clerical and office procedures and techniques, including advanced typing skills

Knowledge of legal terminology and ethics

Knowledge of Microsoft Office products at an intermediate to advanced level

Knowledge of case management in a digital environment

Knowledge of communication competency via verbal, written and electronic modes

Knowledge of business English, legal writing, proofreading and editing techniques

Knowledge of Salt Lake County rules, regulations, policies & procedures

Knowledge of criminal justice and civil court system

Knowledge of civil and criminal court procedures

Knowledge of e-filing

Knowledge of county subdivision approval process

Knowledge of county environmental rules and regulations

Knowledge of word processing systems and equipment

Knowledge of legal research

Knowledge of filing systems and procedures for various courts, District Attorney & outside agencies

Knowledge of document control

Knowledge of county operations and organization

Ability to type accurately at 40+ words-per-minute

Ability to perform legal tasks using independent judgment

Ability to work with computer software related to job specific duties, i.e. Word, Adobe, Case Management Database

Ability to e-file with administrative agencies and courts

Ability to transcribe dictation, hearings, meetings, etc

Ability to use initiative and ability to act independently

Ability to take minutes accurately and prepare minutes for approval by board/agency

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Ability to interact with and assist the public in a prompt, courteous and professional manner

Company

Salt Lake County

Salt Lake County is a website of the Salt lake country government.

Founded in 1850

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.slco.org

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