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NEOGOV · 3 days ago

Paralegal I

Alamance County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$50K/yr - $75K/yr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Paralegal I to assist the Department of Social Services Legal Unit. The role involves performing legal research, summarizing facts and evidence, and preparing legal instruments under occasional supervision.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

Responsibilities

Performs legal research in accordance with preliminary instructions as to methods or approach, source material available, and policy and precedent of the office

Summarizes facts and evidence and prepare legal instruments

Abides office practices and procedures; thorough knowledge and ability to use correct grammar, vocabulary and spelling

Gathers and composes a variety of materials from a variety of independent sources

Interprets and explains policies, regulations and programs

Communicate clearly and logically in oral and written form

Considerable ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone; considerable ability to plan and coordinate a volume and variety of appointments, meetings, and conferences

Exercises judgment and discretion in problem situations independently; ability to answer inquiries independently and coordinate a variety of resources in acquiring information

Maintains and meets rigorous time mandates

Maintains effective working relationships with persons contacted in the course of work

Qualification

Legal researchParalegal trainingMicrosoft WindowsJudicial proceduresOralWrittenCommunicationConfidentialityTeamwork

Required

Graduation from an accredited school for paralegal training and one year of experience as a paralegal, or graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in English, Journalism, or a degree directly related to the area assigned and one year of substantive paralegal experience; or graduation from high school and five years of paralegal experience performing delegated, substantive legal work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Prior computer skills experience with Microsoft Windows

Possession of a valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle

Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions

Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly

Ability to frequently adjust to changes

Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word

Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely

Ability to distinguish confidential information and maintain the sensitive nature of the information

Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace

Trustworthiness to a degree that one is incapable of being false to a trust, responsibility or pledge

Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to following policies and procedures

Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities