PARALEGAL - OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

Clark County School District; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark County School District in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Paralegal to support the Office of the General Counsel. The role requires significant paralegal experience and education aligned with ABA standards or accredited legal assistant programs.

Applicants must provide transcripts, a valid driver’s license, and documentation of training and experience as part of the application process.

Qualifications

• High school transcript or equivalent must be provided.
• Copy of a valid driver’s license or state ID.
• Transcripts from accredited college/university if applicable.
• Certified Legal Assistant certificate if applicable.
• Documentation showing training and experience to satisfy qualifications.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Education

Associate’s degree in Legal Assistance

ABA-approved paralegal program + 2 years experience

60 credit hours including 15 substantive legal courses

National Association of Legal Assistants certification

Job description

Job Description - PARALEGAL - OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL (260004UZ)

Position Requirements

Education, Training, and Experience

• 1. High school graduation or other equivalent (i.e., General Education Development (GED), foreign equivalency, etc.)
• 2. Five (5) years’ experience as a paralegal; or,
• Completion of an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program of education and training for legal assistants, plus two (2) years of legal experience;
• or,
• An associate’s degree in Legal Assistance from an accredited college/university;
• or,
• Completion of an institutionally-accredited legal assistant’s program consisting of at least 60 credit hours, including 15 credit hours of substantive legal courses, plus two (2) years of legal experience; or,
• Certification by the National Association of Legal Assistants, plus two (2) years of legal experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• A valid driver’s license or state-issued identification card.

Preferred Qualifications

• None specified.

Document(s) Required at Time of Application

• High school transcript or other equivalent (i.e., GED, foreign equivalency, etc.)
• Copy of a valid driver’s license or state-issued identification card.
• Transcript(s) from an accredited college/university, if applicable.
• Certified Legal Assistant Certificate, if applicable.
• Specific documented evidence of training and experience to satisfy qualifications.

Out of District Applicants-REQUIRED EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Please disclose the three (3) most recent years of work experience including dates of unemployment, schooling and volunteer work under the “Experience and Credentials” section of the application.