Paralegal

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Job Overview: The Paralegal is the first level of the Legal Series and is responsible for performing legal support including conducting legal research and writing legal documents.
Responsibilities may include researching a variety of topics including evidentiary issues, drafting motions and memoranda of law, preparing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, and preparing trial notebooks.
This position is full-time, non exempt with County benefits as described in the union Local 663 contract.
Training & Experience: Paralegal Associate's degree or 2-year technical certificate 4 years of legal support or related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license *Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of this job/position Job Duties: Conducts legal research on a variety of issues Prepare summary documentation Organize research findings and submit to appropriate individuals Assist attorneys as needed Drafts and prepares writs, motions, orders, court documents, disclosures and supplemental disclosures documents Conduct vehicle registration, driving records, and criminal histories in preparation for court trials Assist with trial preparation Other duties of similar nature Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Legal terminology Legal document preparation Mathematical concepts English language, grammar, and punctuation Filing principles and practices Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment Recordkeeping and report preparing principles Computers and related software applications Organizing and maintaining legal files and records Providing customer service Processing information utilizing established procedures Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.
Persons with Disabilities: The above is a general listing of job duties.
Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position.
Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands: Work performed is sedentary in nature, and typically performed within the Government Center or a satellite office.
May occasionally lift 15-20 pounds.
Frequent wrist and finger manipulation due to high amount of filing, compiling, calculating, or computer work.
Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, calculator, telephone, camera, and copier/scanner/fax machine.
Occasional out of town travel may occur.
Work interruptions are frequent.
There is some pressure associated with project or activity deadlines.
May also deal with individuals who may be emotionally charged.
Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.
Disclaimer: This description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification.
The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Access to Not Public Data: A county employee in this position may encounter Not Public Data as defined by Minnesota or federal law in the course of the job duties.
Any access to Not Public Data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that is necessary to fulfill the defined job duties.
While data is being accessed, the employee should take reasonable measures to ensure the Not Public Data is not accessed by unauthorized individuals.
Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished, the employee must properly store the Not Public Data according to the applicable provisions of Mower County employee policies and Minnesota or federal law.
All employees are expected to become familiar with and comply with the requirements of the County’s Data Practices and Data Security Policies and a breach of these policies may lead to disciplinary action against the employee.
Experience Required 4 year(s): 4 years legal support or related experience Education Preferred GED or better High School or better Associates or better in Paralegal Studies or related field Skills Preferred Working with Victims/Witnesses Public Sector Experience Attention to Detail Project Management Customer Service Microsoft Office Behaviors Required Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Preferred Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Motivations Preferred Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help