Paralegal Specialist: Juvenile Protection, Waterford

State of Connecticut - Office of Attorney General; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Connecticut Office of the Attorney General in Waterford, CT is seeking a Paralegal Specialist to provide advanced paralegal support for juvenile matters. The role is based at the Waterford Courthouse and offers professional growth and a balanced work environment.

Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, researching complex issues, and coordinating with attorneys, courts, and staff. A paralegal certificate or degree with related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in legal studies and one year paraprofessional legal assistance to an attorney.
• Associate’s degree in legal studies and three years paraprofessional legal assistance to an attorney.
• ABA-approved Paralegal or Legal Assistance Certificate Program with three years of paraprofessional experience.
• Certificate program of at least 24 semester hours and four years of paraprofessional experience.
• Certificate program from a CT-approved business school and four years of paraprofessional experience.
• A Law degree from an accredited Law School.

Responsibilities

• Interprets complex statutes and regulations governing legal records and documents.
• Reviews and prepares briefs, writs and pleadings for court filings.
• Performs legal research and analysis of statutes, cases and opinions.
• Maintains and updates case records, pleadings and filing systems.
• Serves as liaison between agency, court system, attorneys and the public.
• Assists in drafting proposed legislation and advisory opinions.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Legal terminology

Legal research

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in legal studies

Associate’s degree in legal studies

ABA-approved Paralegal certificate

Paralegal certificate 24 semester hours

CT-approved paralegal certificate program

Law degree from an accredited Law School

Job description

State of Connecticut Office of the Attorney General in Waterford, CT is seeking a Paralegal Specialist to provide advanced paralegal support for juvenile matters. The role is based at the Waterford Courthouse and offers professional growth and a balanced work environment.

Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, researching complex issues, and coordinating with attorneys, courts, and staff. A paralegal certificate or degree with related experience is preferred.