Criminal Litigation Paralegal — Case Prep & Discovery

Salt Lake County, Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Salt Lake County seeks a paralegal to support attorneys with criminal and civil cases, preparing memoranda, organizing files, and assisting in evidence presentation under attorney supervision.

The position requires an Associates degree in Paralegal Studies or a Paralegal certificate with 18 months of experience, plus the ability to pass a criminal background check every two years and meet BCI requirements.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Paralegal Studies or Certificate of paralegal studies with 18 months paralegal experience.
• Knowledge of court procedures, law enforcement coordination, and civil/criminal case management.
• Proficient in MS Office and legal writing/editing techniques.

Responsabilités

• Assist attorneys, investigators, law enforcement, and agencies with case preparation for trials and litigation.
• Review and analyze charges, statutes, and case documents; prepare memos and pleadings.
• Conduct research on legal issues; draft ordinances, policies, and regulations as needed.
• Organize and index case files; manage discovery and e-filing for court submissions.
• Interact with court personnel, witnesses, and the public; maintain confidentiality.

Connaissances

Typing (40+ wpm)

Legal terminology

Microsoft Office

Case management

Communication

Legal writing

Research skills

Documentation control

E-filing

Formation

Associates degree in Paralegal Studies

Certificate of paralegal studies

Outils

Microsoft Word

Adobe

Case Management Database

Description du poste

Salt Lake County seeks a paralegal to support attorneys with criminal and civil cases, preparing memoranda, organizing files, and assisting in evidence presentation under attorney supervision.

The position requires an Associates degree in Paralegal Studies or a Paralegal certificate with 18 months of experience, plus the ability to pass a criminal background check every two years and meet BCI requirements.