Paralegal I (Multiple Agencies)

Mobile-County-Personnel-Department,-City-of-Mobil; Alabama; On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobile County Personnel Department is seeking a paralegal to perform a wide range of complex legal duties, including reviewing pleas, researching points of law, investigating facts and preparing drafts of legal documents. Starting yearly salaries listed: Mobile County $53,084 and City of Mobile $44,735.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Legal Assistant/Paralegal program, and at least one year of paralegal experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a recognized paralegal studies program.
• At least one year of paralegal experience; related education may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Review pleas, research points of law, investigate facts, and draft legal documents.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal research

Drafting documents

Plea review

Education

High School diploma or GED

Paralegal studies program

Job description

This is paralegal work involving a wide variety of complex legal duties in reviewing pleas, researching points of law, investigating facts and preparing drafts of legal documents.

Jurisdictions

Starting Yearly Salary

Mobile County $53,084

City of Mobile $44,735

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, completion of a Legal Assistant Program or Paralegal studies program from a recognized college or university and a minimum of one year's paralegal experience; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.For details, please see Class Specifications | PARALEGAL I | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com)

Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727.

Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director

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