Paralegal I

Utah County Government

2d•$27 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Under close to general supervision, conducts legal research, prepares legal documents, and supports trial preparation. Handles initial case screening, witness preparation, and record requests. This is the entry level classification of the Paralegal job series. Incumbents may be assigned to the Bureau of Investigations, Criminal Division, or Civil Division of the Utah County Attorney Office.

Requirements

Associate degree in Paralegal or Legal Assistant Studies from an accredited college or university, OR
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university, OR
Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university plus two (2) years of legal assistant or paralegal work experience, or
A minimum of eight (8) years of legal assistant or paralegal work experience.
Incumbents must obtain, and thereafter maintain, certification as a paralegal or legal assistant from one of the following within twenty-four (24) months in position: National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA), or American Alliance of Paralegals, Inc. (AAPI)
Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver’s license within sixty (60) days of employment.
Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.