District Attorney Paralegal: Trial Prep & Case Management

Salt Lake County, Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 57 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Salt Lake County in Utah seeks a Paralegal under direct supervision of an attorney to perform substantive legal tasks, prepare memoranda, screen cases, organize files, and assist attorneys in presenting evidence.

The role includes case review, legal research, witness interviews, drafting documents, and coordinating e-discovery. A paralegal degree or certificate plus 18 months of experience is required; background checks are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Paralegal Studies or Certificate of paralegal studies plus 18 months of paralegal experience.
• Must pass an initial criminal background check and every two years thereafter per BC I requirements.

Responsabilités

• Assist attorneys, investigators, law enforcement, and claim agents with trial preparation.
• Review and analyze criminal/civil cases; reference relevant statutes and charges.
• Obtain witness statements, conduct interviews, and summarize depositions.
• Prepare charges, statements, and necessary legal documents and filings.
• Organize case files and e-file documents with courts and agencies.
• Draft pleadings, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate discovery and prepare case chronology and evidence.
• Research issues and perform computer searches of records as directed.

Connaissances

40+ wpm typing

Legal research

E-filing

Transcription

Independent judgment

Court procedures

Communication

Formation

Associates degree in Paralegal Studies

Certificate of paralegal studies

Outils

Microsoft Office

Case Management Database

Word

Adobe

Description du poste

Salt Lake County in Utah seeks a Paralegal under direct supervision of an attorney to perform substantive legal tasks, prepare memoranda, screen cases, organize files, and assist attorneys in presenting evidence.

The role includes case review, legal research, witness interviews, drafting documents, and coordinating e-discovery. A paralegal degree or certificate plus 18 months of experience is required; background checks are mandatory.