Paralegal - Child Protection

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Vernal, UT

1d • $21 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Attorney General’s Office, Child Protection Division, Vernal office is seeking a dedicated paralegal to provide essential legal support to Assistant Attorneys General in matters relating to child welfare, abuse, and neglect. The paralegal works closely with attorneys and other legal staff in both the Child Protection Division contributing to the preparation, management, and resolution of juvenile court cases.

Requirements

• An associate's degree in paralegal studies or a related bachelor's degree and relevant paralegal experience; or National certification (NALA, NFPA, or NALS) and relevant paralegal experience.
• Skilled in independent decision-making, complex legal tasks, and effective case management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, court processes and systems, and legal processes and procedures.
• Make a decision to solve a problem by using logical to identify key facts, explore alternatives and propose quality solutions.
• Must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Nice To Haves

• experience with e-discovery tools such as Everlaw is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish, organize, and/or maintain files.
• Reviews case files and maintains document control, tracking and tracing of court and/or administrative filings and other documents.
• Drafts various routine legal documents, including petitions, answers, motions and supporting memoranda notices, subpoenas, and discovery documents such as interrogatories, requests for admission, and requests for production of documents, etc.
• Conducts factual research and complies information obtained from investigations.
• Searches public and private records.
• Investigates and prepares cases to include, gathering evidence and preparing for trial.
• Assists attorneys in locating, obtaining, tracking, and disseminating information and evidence.
• Communicate with the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS), law enforcement, and other agencies to gather relevant case data.
• Can work independently but also work effectively as part of a team.
• Deal with people in a manner which show sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Comply with ABA Legal Assistant code of ethics.
• Draft correspondence and other legal documents.
• Analyze and summarize data; interprets results and/or makes recommendations.
• Research public and private records in compliance with state and federal laws.
• Assist with discovery needs and participate in strategy sessions for case preparation.
• Maintain case file, document control, and meet strict deadlines.
• Proofread outgoing pleadings for content, grammar, and errors.

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree