Paralegal - Prosecuting Attorney (0416.028)

Washington County Government; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

EAP Program

Retirement APERS

Arkansas Public Employees Retirement

Vacation time

Sick time

Holiday time

Job summary

Washington County's Prosecuting Attorney's Office seeks a Paralegal (Position 0416.028) to support case development and trial prep. Duties include legal research, document preparation, case management, drafting pleadings, filing, and coordinating with clients and the public.

The Paralegal must maintain confidentiality, adhere to department policies, work as part of a team, and pass a criminal background check with security clearances as required. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearances where required.
• Maintain confidentiality of all matters.
• Work in a professional, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Support case development and trial preparation.
• Perform legal research and draft pleadings.
• Manage case files and filing of documents.
• Coordinate with clients and the public.
• Organize evidence and summarize reports and witness statements.

Skills

Legal research

Document preparation

Case management

Draft pleadings

Filing documents

Client communication

Evidence organization

Witness statement summaries

Job description

Paralegal - Prosecuting Attorney (0416.028)

• Type: Full Time
• Posted Date: 11/04/2026

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Position Title: Paralegal - Position number 0416.028

Department: Prosecuting Attorney

Pay Grade: 9

Workday & Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

(Health - Dental - Vision - Life Insurance - EAP Program - Retirement APERS -Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System)

Vacation, Sick time, Holiday time

Job Summary:

The incumbent provides crucial support for case development and trial preparation by completing a variety of duties to assist attorneys including, but not limited to the following: legal research, document preparation, case management, handling tasks like drafting pleadings, filing documents, communicating with clients and the public, organizing evidence and summarizes articles, reports, and witness statements. Paralegal shall ensure confidentiality of all matters. Any breach of confidentiality can lead to disciplinary actions up to and including immediate termination. All incumbents should complete tasks timely and efficiently, and in a respectful and professional manner. Incumbents shall adhere to Prosecuting Attorney Department and Washington County Policies. Incumbents are expected to work as a team and foster a positive work environment.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required, this position is subject to pre-employment, random drug and reasonable suspicion testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
Washington County is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.