Senior Paralegal Specialist - Juvenile Protection

State of Connecticut; Waterford (CT); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The State of Connecticut Office of the Attorney General is seeking a Paralegal Specialist for the Waterford Courthouse, focusing on juvenile matters and the protection of children from abuse and neglect. This role provides advanced paralegal support within a legal team.

Responsibilities include interpreting statutes and court rules, preparing legal documents, assisting in discovery, and coordinating with attorneys, courts, and public agencies. Monday–Friday, 40 hours, on-site in Waterford, CT.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in legal studies with 1 year paraprofessional experience.
• Associate’s degree in legal studies with 3 years paraprofessional experience.
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate with 3 years experience.
• Certificate program of 24 semester hours with 4 years experience.
• Paralegal certificate from a school approved by CT State.
• A law degree is acceptable.

Aufgaben

• Provide advanced paralegal support in highly complex cases.
• Prepare draft legal documents and court filings.
• Conduct legal research and analysis of statutes and case law.
• Interpret statutes, regulations, and court rules for cases.
• Assist in discovery and case preparation activities.
• Coordinate with agencies, courts, attorneys, and the public.

Kenntnisse

Legal processes

Legal terminology

Legal research

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Fact finding

Evidence evaluation

Computer skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in legal studies

Associate’s degree in legal studies

ABA-approved Paralegal certificate

Paralegal certificate (24 semester hours)

Paralegal certificate from state-approved school

Law degree from an accredited Law School

Jobbeschreibung

The State of Connecticut Office of the Attorney General is seeking a Paralegal Specialist for the Waterford Courthouse, focusing on juvenile matters and the protection of children from abuse and neglect. This role provides advanced paralegal support within a legal team.

Responsibilities include interpreting statutes and court rules, preparing legal documents, assisting in discovery, and coordinating with attorneys, courts, and public agencies. Monday–Friday, 40 hours, on-site in Waterford, CT.