Senior Paralegal — Lead Case Prep & Research

Stanislaus County; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401a program

Job summary

Stanislaus County is seeking an extra-help/part-time Paralegal to support attorneys with routine case documentation and research. The role includes training at entry levels and increasing independence at higher levels, with potential for specialized unit work.

Positions are non-benefited except for participation in a 401a program with Nationwide; overtime and other shifts may apply as described in the recruitment materials.

Qualifications

• One (1) year experience equivalent to a Paralegal II in Stanislaus County.
• Certificate of completion from a recognized paralegal program or Associate's Degree.
• Degree in paralegal studies; OR
• Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from a recognized law school.

Responsibilities

• Perform simple legal research, including locating statutes and cases using various legal research platforms.
• Review reports, including law enforcement reports.
• Draft motions, pleadings and points and authorities under direct supervision.
• Review basic legal documents and forms for completeness and conformance.
• Prepare basic legal forms, correspondence and reports.
• File and retrieve documents with/from courts.
• Update case and computer files.
• Maintain law libraries and update legal references.

Skills

Negotiations

Prioritize work

Summarize data

Draft legal documents

Advanced legal research

Prepare reports

Verbal communication

Financial calculation

Independent work

Education

Paralegal certificate / associate degree

Paralegal degree

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Stanislaus County is seeking an extra-help/part-time Paralegal to support attorneys with routine case documentation and research. The role includes training at entry levels and increasing independence at higher levels, with potential for specialized unit work.

Positions are non-benefited except for participation in a 401a program with Nationwide; overtime and other shifts may apply as described in the recruitment materials.