Paralegal II

Tulare County, CA; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tulare County District Attorney's Office, located in Visalia and Porterville, seeks a Paralegal to support attorneys with drafting, reviewing, and researching legal documents. Responsibilities include producing contracts, pleadings, motions and notices, and assisting in extensive legal research.

Minimum qualifications include a Paralegal Certificate and one year of journey level experience, with equivalency options. Candidates may undergo background checks and pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved legal paraprofessional training program.
• Equivalency: three (3) years of experience researching and drafting a variety of legal documents, preferably with coursework in legal office practices and business law.
• One (1) year of journey level experience as a Paralegal and possession of a Paralegal Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various types of legal documents such as contracts, liens, motions, pleadings, orders, petitions, briefs, resolutions and ordinances after obtaining necessary facts and background information for review by attorney.
• Review documents for compliance with statutes, court decisions and other legal authorities.
• Assist attorneys in legal research;
• Prepare reports and correspondence, and legal documents such as drafts of resolutions, ordinances, pleadings, motions, contracts, notices, agreements of sale and lease agreements on real property transactions.

Skills

Legal research

Document drafting

Communication skills

Reading & analysis

Education

Paralegal training program

Paralegal certificate

3 years relevant experience (equivalency)

Job description

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies for those County departments that have this position. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies.

Current vacancy is with the Tulare County District Attorney's Office located in Visalia and Porterville.

• Prepare various types of legal documents, such as contracts, liens, motions, pleadings, orders, petitions, briefs, resolutions and ordinances after obtaining necessary facts and background information for review by attorney.
• Review documents for compliance with statutes, court decisions and other legal authorities.
• Assist attorneys in legal research;
• Prepare reports and correspondence, and legal documents such as: drafts of resolutions, ordinances, pleadings, motions, contracts, notices, agreements of sale and lease agreements on real property transactions.

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

• Completion of an approved legal paraprofessional training program.

Equivalency for Education:

• OR three (3) years of experience researching and drafting a variety of legal documents, preferably supplemented by course work in legal office practices and business law.

Experience:

• One (1) year of journey level experience as a Paralegal and possession of a Paralegal Certificate.

Knowledge of:

• Legal research methods, drafting legal documents, and opinion writing.
• Filing procedures and legal terminology.
• Legal ethics related to Civil or Criminal procedures.
• Legal office practices and procedures.
• Automated legal research methods and document preparation.

Skill/Ability to:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles, and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Read and analyze legal documents.
• Collect and examine factual data.
• Understand and apply legal principles and precedents.
• Write accurate, concise legal documents such as motions, pleadings, demand letters, contracts, resolutions, opinions, briefs, recommendations to attorneys;

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a Paralegal Certificate.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Collection procedures.
• Civil litigation procedures; bail bond law.
• Meyers-Milias-Brown Act.
• Property taxes.
• Public employee discipline process.

Skills/Ability to:

• Prepare complex legal documents and brief with minimal attorney supervision; direct the work of others.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit:https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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