Paralegal II

County of Tulare•Visalia, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paralegal II prepares and reviews legal documents and assists attorneys with legal research. The current vacancy is with the Tulare County District Attorney's Office, located in Visalia and Porterville. This recruitment will establish an employment list for current and future vacancies in County departments with this position; the anticipated life of the list is six months. Candidates selected must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. A background investigation may be conducted and, for some positions, may be repeated every 10 years. E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions, and some job classes may require a physical exam. This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act, subject to the stated eligibility conditions.

Requirements

Completion of an approved legal paraprofessional training program, or three years of experience researching and drafting a variety of legal documents, preferably supplemented by coursework in legal office practices and business law.
One year of journey-level experience as a Paralegal and possession of a Paralegal Certificate.
Knowledge of legal research methods, legal document drafting, and opinion writing.
Knowledge of filing procedures and legal terminology.
Knowledge of legal ethics related to civil or criminal procedures.
Knowledge of legal office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of automated legal research methods and document preparation.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with people of varied educational and socioeconomic backgrounds while respecting the beliefs, interpersonal styles, and behaviors of clients and coworkers.
Ability to operate contemporary office equipment, including a computer, keyboard, and applicable electronic equipment.
Ability to read and analyze legal documents; collect and examine factual data; and understand and apply legal principles and precedents.
Ability to write accurate, concise legal documents, including motions, pleadings, demand letters, contracts, resolutions, opinions, briefs, and recommendations to attorneys.
Possession of a Paralegal Certificate.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of collection procedures, civil litigation procedures, bail bond law, the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, property taxes, and the public employee discipline process.
Ability to prepare complex legal documents and briefs with minimal attorney supervision and direct the work of others.

Responsibilities

Prepare legal documents—including contracts, liens, motions, pleadings, orders, petitions, briefs, resolutions, and ordinances—after obtaining necessary facts and background information for attorney review.
Review documents for compliance with statutes, court decisions, and other legal authorities.
Assist attorneys with legal research.
Prepare reports, correspondence, and legal documents, including drafts of resolutions, ordinances, pleadings, motions, contracts, notices, agreements of sale, and real-property lease agreements.