Paralegal-(Part-Time)

Fulton County•Juvenile Court (Fulton County), GA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment is for part-time employment with the Fulton County Juvenile Court. The purpose of this classification is to conduct legal research, to assist attorneys and judicial staff in court, and to provide lead direction to legal assistants or other administrative staff as assigned. The position involves conducting preliminary investigations, discovery investigations, managing document production, coordinating depositions, drafting and responding to formal motions and briefs, and participating in trial preparation and execution. The role also includes maintaining documents, forms, files, checklists, and knowledge of current court rules, as well as processing various documentation and operating office equipment. Communication with supervisor, colleagues, clients, court personnel, and the public is essential.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in related field required.
Supplemented by two years of administrative support experience in a legal setting.
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess a certification as a Notary Public.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.
Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education, and experience listed to be rated as qualified.
If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at the time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.
All applications must be completed in full before they are submitted.
Review all applications for accuracy and make all corrections before submission because errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications.
Additional information will not be accepted after applications are received by the Department of Human Resources Management.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Paralegal is preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned crew or co-workers.
Conducts preliminary investigations: reviews complaints and other pleadings; conducts research to determine appropriate jurisdiction; reviews rules of procedure and calendar deadlines; gathers and evaluates initial facts and documents; interviews clients; maintains all related documentation.
Conducts discovery investigations: determines and interviews witnesses; drafts and/or reviews interrogatories, requests for admissions, and requests for production of documents; coordinates collection and review of client files and documents; gathers, organizes, summarizes and analyzes data; drafts and/or reviews responses to discovery requests; locates and retains expert witnesses; prepares chronologies; reviews hearing notices and publications; maintains related documentation.
Manages document production: obtains and reviews all documents in client's possession; conducts initial review for privilege; confers with attorney to determine which documents to produce; organizes and manages document production and litigation support, including reviewing, indexing, organizing, and analyzing documents; follows up on outstanding discovery requests.
Coordinates depositions: schedules depositions with client and opposing counsel; drafts, reviews, and serves notices and subpoenas; reviews and assembles documents; assists with witness preparation; retains court reporter; indexes and summarizes depositions.
Drafts and responds to formal motions and briefs: performs research and compiles necessary information for motions and briefs; prepares exhibits; researches and confirms validity of case history; reviews, proofs, and submits documentation to appropriate personnel; coordinates the service of briefs and court filings.
Participates in trial preparation and execution: prepares pleading, deposition and trial notebooks with key documents and witness files; discusses court room etiquette with clients and witnesses; coordinates appearance of expert witnesses; organizes, marks and indexes trial exhibits; monitors and coordinates exchange of trial exhibits; manages evidence and equipment; attends jury selection; maintains jury information and details; assists attorney during trial as needed.
Maintains documents, forms, files, checklists and knowledge of current court rules: maintains litigation docket; maintains calendar of significant dates for case events, such as responsive pleadings and motions, court appearances, etc.; designs and implements case litigation systems as needed.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives and reviews various documentation, including pleading files, legal case decisions, client files and documents, depositions and exhibits; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including motions, briefs and case documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
Operates or uses various equipment and supplies in order to complete work assignments: operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
Communicates with supervisor, other employees, clients, court personnel, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Performs other related duties as required.