Paralegal - Highways and Utilities

State of Utah•Salt Lake City, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Utah Attorney General is hiring a Paralegal for its Highways and Utilities Division. The role provides legal support on complex matters that often involve large volumes of documents, electronically stored information, and data. The Paralegal is expected to have sufficient direct legal experience to plan and complete assignments with moderate independence, produce quality work under occasional tight deadlines, and contribute in a team environment. The Paralegal conducts factual research; compiles, organizes, reviews, and manages case information and files; maintains document control; searches public and private records; drafts routine legal documents; and assists attorneys with electronic pleadings, motions, and other filings in state and federal courts and other forums. The position also supports investigations and case preparation by gathering evidence, preparing trial displays, and locating, obtaining, tracking, and disseminating information and evidence. The Highways and Utilities Division provides legal support to Utah transportation, utilities, and public safety agencies. Its work includes representing the Utah Department of Transportation in matters such as eminent domain, real estate transactions, right-of-way and access disputes, construction contracts and disputes, regulatory enforcement, and litigation. The division also represents the Division of Public Utilities and the Office of Consumer Services, and serves as agency counsel to the Utah Department of Public Safety.

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.
Skilled in independent decision-making, complex legal tasks, and effective case management.
Proficient 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 in legal and factual research, drafting legal documents, summarizing documents, and organizing electronic and paper files.

Nice To Haves

Experience with e-discovery tools such as Everlaw is preferred.
Additional emphasis is placed on demonstrated organization and research skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro.

Responsibilities

Write or draft correspondence, reports, legal documents, and other written materials.
Analyze, summarize, and review data; report findings, interpret results, and make recommendations.
Search, retrieve, and research public and private records in accordance with applicable state and federal access laws.
Identify 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, take notes and make observations during proceedings, and participate in planning and strategy sessions.
Plan and conduct meetings.
Assist attorneys with investigations and case preparation.
Assist attorneys in preparing and formatting electronic pleadings, motions, and other documents for filing in state and federal courts and other forums.