PARALEGAL SPECIALIST - 60057783
About The Position
This position is within the Agency for Children and Families, specifically in the Career Service pay plan. The role of Paralegal Specialist involves a range of legal support tasks under the supervision of attorneys. The salary is to be updated by the agency, and the posting closes on June 24, 2026. The agency is an equal opportunity employer and supports a Drug-Free workplace. Applicants may be subject to pre-interview assessments, work samples, and comprehensive background checks including State and National criminal history checks. Veterans' preference will be given to eligible veterans and their spouses.
Requirements
- Completion of a training program to become a legal assistant, a paralegal, a legal paraprofessional or a lawyer's or attorney's assistant
- A degree or certificate in legal technology, legal administration, legal studies or allied legal services
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in allied legal services
- Two years of experience involving paralegal work
- Two years of experience in legal secretarial work
Nice To Haves
- Ability to speak/read/write Spanish/Creole/French or other foreign language may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency need at time of interview.
Responsibilities
- Preparing legal documents
- Coordinating service of process
- Maintaining case files
- Maintaining court calendars
- Maintaining litigation timetables
- Filing pleadings and other legal documents with the clerk of court
- Performing legal research for attorneys, subject to supervision
- Coordinating inter-agency and intra-agency legal functions
- Performing notary functions
- Attending hearings to assist counsel
- Assisting witnesses with court proceedings
- Entering data timely and accurately into statewide databases
Benefits
- Veterans' preference will be given to eligible veterans and their spouses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
