Paralegal Technician 2

Trenton Police Department - New Jersey; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Trenton Police Department - New Jersey in Trenton, NJ seeks a Paralegal Technician 2 to support the Law Department with legal research, document preparation, and case handling.

The role involves supervising paralegal staff, conducting complex research of laws and regulations, and preparing documents for briefs, pleadings, and appeals. Working hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Three years of paralegal experience required in a legal environment.
• Experience researching laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to prepare documents for briefs, pleadings, appeals, and other actions.

Responsibilities

• Supervises paralegal staff and performs complex legal research.
• Investigates facts and prepares documents for briefs, pleadings, and appeals.
• Prepares and signs performance evaluations for subordinate staff.
• Fulfills other related duties as required.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal research

Document preparation

Job description

DEPARTMENT:

Law

DIVISION:

Law

TITLE:

Paralegal Technician 2

NUMBER OF VACANCIES:

1

ANNUAL SALARY:

$56,050 - $80,681

HOURS OF WORK:

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Under the direction of an attorney or other supervisory official, supervises paralegal staff and personally performs the more complex work involved in the research of laws, rules, and regulations, the investigation of facts, and the preparation of documents for use in briefs, pleadings, appeals, and other legal actions; supervises staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties as required. Requires three (3) years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm, legal tribunal, or legal department in a public or private entity whose primary function is the research, enactment, enforcement, or litigation of legal matters.

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