Paralegal III (Part-Time Only)

Stanislaus County•Modesto, CA

19h

About The Position

The District Attorney's Office is seeking an extra-help, part-time Paralegal III to perform paraprofessional technical legal work and assist attorneys with routine case documentation. The position applies legal research and documentation-preparation skills to assist with case preparation. Paralegal III is the lead classification in the Paralegal series: incumbents work independently on the most difficult and complex assignments and assign, review, and coordinate the work of other paralegal staff. Incumbents may be assigned to a specialized unit and to related duties or special projects. This is a provisional classification; permanent status may not be obtained. The position is subject to overtime, standby, shift, and callback assignments. It is non-benefited, except for participation in a 401a program with Nationwide. The eligible list from this recruitment may also be used to fill future extra-help, part-time, and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County.

Requirements

One year of experience equivalent to a Paralegal II in Stanislaus County.
A certificate of completion from a recognized paralegal program or an associate degree in paralegal studies; alternatively, a Juris Doctorate from a recognized law school.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
Knowledge of legal document preparation techniques, advanced research techniques and tools, paralegal methods and practices, civil procedures and rules of court, litigation processes, and general accounting principles and practices.
Ability to assist in negotiating settlements; prioritize and assign work; summarize data and information; draft and analyze complex legal documents; perform advanced legal research; and independently prepare clear and concise reports.
Verbal and written communication skills sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work.
Ability to calculate financial information and understand, interpret, and apply advanced principles and practices.
Advanced editing and drafting skills and ability to work independently.
Pass a County-paid, pre-employment job-related background investigation.
Perform job duties in a manner that assures a safe working environment for oneself and others.
Understand and communicate in English sufficiently to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

Perform simple legal research, including locating statutes and cases using legal research platforms.
Review reports, which may include 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 and from various courts.
Respond to simple requests for information and inquiries from interested parties.
Obtain, review, and summarize police reports, depositions, interrogatories, and other relevant information.
Update case and computer files.
Complete special projects as assigned.
Maintain law libraries, update legal references, and maintain inventory of materials.
Assist in negotiating settlements.
Prioritize and assign work, and review and coordinate the work of other paralegal staff.
Summarize data and information; draft and analyze complex legal documents; and perform advanced legal research.
Independently prepare clear and concise reports and work independently.
Maintain confidential information according to legal standards and County regulations.