Paralegal
About The Position
The Paralegal/Legal Assistant I works under close supervision with required assistance readily available. Persons in this position typically perform the following: Consult prescribed sources of information for facts relating to matters of interest to the program File various documents with the court. Process a variety of documents for use at trial and prepare document notebooks. Review documents to extract selected data and information relating to specific items Review and summarize information in prescribed format on case precedent and decisions Search and extract legal references in libraries and computer-data banks. Attend hearings or court appearances to become informed on administrative and/or court procedures and the status of cases, and where necessary, assist in the presentation of charts and other visual information.
Requirements
- Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization.
- US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
- This is an entry level position.
- Requires some experience with the applications actually being supported.
- Knowledge of file manipulation applications and experience with LAW, IPRO, ICONECT, and Relativity, is extremely helpful.
- Knowledge of Government’s IT environment, including office automation networks, PC and server based applications very helpful.
Nice To Haves
- Undergraduate degree preferred; preferably in the computer science or information management/technology fields.
- Technical certification valued.
Responsibilities
- Consult prescribed sources of information for facts relating to matters of interest to the program
- File various documents with the court.
- Process a variety of documents for use at trial and prepare document notebooks.
- Review documents to extract selected data and information relating to specific items
- Review and summarize information in prescribed format on case precedent and decisions
- Search and extract legal references in libraries and computer-data banks.
- Attend hearings or court appearances to become informed on administrative and/or court procedures and the status of cases, and where necessary, assist in the presentation of charts and other visual information.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
