PARALEGAL - OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL.

Clark County School District; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark County School District seeks an Administrative/Clerical Secretary for the Office of the General Counsel in Las Vegas. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and substantial paralegal/legal support experience with an ABA-approved program preferred.

A valid driver's license and strong document management skills are essential. The ideal candidate will handle confidential files, assist with legal filings, coordinate communications and maintain records.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED required.
• 5 years of paralegal experience.
• ABA-approved paralegal program plus 2 years legal experience.
• Associate degree in Legal Assistance required.
• 60 credit hour program with 15 substantive legal courses plus 2 years legal experience.
• Certification by the National Association of Legal Assistants plus 2 years of legal experience.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Administrative support

Document management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

ABA-approved paralegal program

Associate degree in Legal Assistance

60 credit hours legal assistant program

NALA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal documents software

Job description

MONTHS- 12
HOURS PER DAY- 8

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Position Requirements

Education, Training, and Experience

• High school graduation or other equivalent (i.e., General Education Development (GED), foreign equivalency, etc.)
• 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;
• An associate’s degree in Legal Assistance from an accredited college/university;
• 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.

Primary Location

LAS VEGAS

Work Locations

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

Job

Adminstrative/Clerical Secretary

Organization

Superintendent Office

Job Level

Day Job