Paralegal - Highways and Utilities
About The Position
The Office of the Utah Attorney General’s Highways and Utilities Division is hiring a Paralegal to provide legal support on complex matters involving large quantities of documents, electronically stored information, and data. The position requires sufficient direct legal experience to plan and complete assignments with moderate independence, while working collaboratively with attorneys and a team. The Paralegal conducts factual research; compiles and organizes litigation information; reviews and manages case files; maintains document control; searches public and private records; drafts routine legal documents; and helps prepare and format electronic pleadings, motions, and other filings in state and federal courts and other forums. The role also supports investigations and case preparation by gathering evidence, preparing trial displays, and locating, obtaining, tracking, and disseminating information and evidence. Work must be accurate and may occasionally be completed under tight deadlines. The position is full-time, in-office at 160 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah. A criminal history check is required. The role is eligible for a full benefits package.
Requirements
- An associate's degree in paralegal studies or a related bachelor's degree and relevant paralegal experience; or national certification from NALA, NFPA, or NALS and relevant paralegal experience.
- Relevant experience sufficient to support moderate independence in planning and completing assignments; the position may be underfilled based on relevant experience.
- Skill in independent decision-making, complex legal tasks, and effective case management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to learn and use technology.
- Experience or demonstrated ability in legal and factual research, drafting and summarizing documents, organizing electronic and paper files, and using Westlaw/Westlaw Next and Adobe Pro.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with e-discovery tools such as Everlaw.
- Additional demonstrated organization and research skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro.
Responsibilities
- Write or draft correspondence, reports, documents, and other written materials.
- Analyze, summarize, or review data; report findings, interpret results, or make recommendations.
- Search, retrieve, and research public and private records in accordance with applicable state and federal access laws.
- Determine discovery needs and/or complete discovery; participate in decision-making and strategy sessions for case preparation and evidence selection.
- Conduct interviews to gather or clarify information.
- Maintain document control, tracking, and tracing; review case files and digest trial folders.
- Prepare trial or hearing materials, including questionnaires, organized evidence, trial displays, and exhibits; locate, obtain, track, and disseminate information and evidence.
- Manage trial exhibits and evidence; ensure procedures are followed and completed; take notes and make observations during proceedings; and participate in planning and strategy sessions.
- Plan and conduct meetings.
- Assist attorneys with factual research, litigation information management, routine legal drafting, and preparation and formatting of court filings.
- Assist attorneys with investigations and case preparation, including gathering evidence and preparing trial displays.
Benefits
- Full benefits package
- Job stability
- Career growth and opportunities for leadership
- Meaningful work benefiting the community
- Supportive work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
