Paralegal II
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Description: County of Bernalillo is in need of Paralegal II right now, this vacancy will be assigned in New Mexico. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Post by Jobing - Position Summary Under general direction, perform highly complex paralegal work which involves legal research studies, prepares comprehensive interpretive reports with recommended solu! tions. Participates in research, investigations and preparation for litigation and/or trail proceedings in support of the County Legal Department. Duties and Responsibilities Draft complex pleadings, statements, affidavits and/or other legal documentation at the specific direction of attorneys. Conduct factual investigations and prepare necessary affidavits and documents to support attorney' litigation efforts.
Draft and review documents, including contracts, settlement agreements and other legal documents and forward to appropriate entity or person. Schedule depositions and; maintain calendar of court appearances for attorneys; maintain and monitor legal files. Conduct interviews to assist attorneys with litigation, arbitration and mediation. Perform legal research; gather review evidence and analyze documents, summarize, and evaluate as to legal impact; determine importance of witnesses, conduct investigations and summarize information for presentation to attorne! y.
May be responsible for preâ€"trial support, discov! ery, document and witness control and preparation. Prepare responses to discovery requests and appeals. Prepare and organize case files for hearing or trial, including exhibit and preliminary investigations. Determine documentation to release to opposing counsel.
Attend and participate in strategy meetings; provides input to attorneys. Provide paralegal assistance to outside counsel and/or other administrative agencies. Provide leadership, training, professional guidance and support to lower level staff. *The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job. Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in Paralegal Studies, Business Administration or related field, plus eight (8) years related e! xperience, six (6) of which must be in the legal field as a paralegal or legal assistant. National certification as a legal assistant or paralegal from an accredited national association. Completion of professional development courses totaling twentyâ€"four (24) hours related to document retention or legal processes.
Must have the ability to draft legal contracts, agreements and settlement procedures and documents. Must have knowledge of legal terminology, documents common to a legal office, legal procedures and various court systems. Must have knowledge of the principles and procedures of legal research and the knowledge of current and developing legal issues and trends in area of expertise. Must have the ability to provide leadership, training and professional expertise to lower level employees.
Must have the ability to conduct investigations, obtain witness statements, conduct interviews and assist attorneys with litigation, arbitration and mediation. M! ust have the ability to work independently and resourcefully with minim! um supervision. Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and to deal tactfully with clients and third parties. Must have the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English.
Must have the ability to interact professionally with the public and coâ€"workers. Supplemental Information: Screening and Compliance The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following: Employee must successfully complete the postâ€"offer employment medical examination. Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County. Must pass the County's authorized typing test at 60 WPM.
Working Conditions All essential duties are performed indoors. Duties are performed in a temperatureâ€"controlled environment. Duties are performed on an even surface, which may be carpeted or tile. Working surface is typically dry.
Worker often works alone both with or without directions from supervisor. Equipment, Tools and Materi! als Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties include telephone, computer terminal, computer printer, computer keyboard, typewriter, photocopy machine, facsimile machine, dictaphone, and calculator. Materials and products handled in the course of performing essential duties include files, forms, reports, various other paperwork, and a wide variety of basic office supplies. Functional Analysis, Mental & Physical Functions: **NOTE: You are not required to disclose information about physical or mental limitations that you believe will not interfere with your capability to do the job.
On the other hand, if you want the employer to consider special arrangements to accommodate a physical or mental impairment, you may identify that impairment in the space provided and suggest the kind of accommodation that you believe would be appropriate. Mental Functions Must be able to type correspondence and reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and gram! mar. Must be able to use reason and judgment in performing duties and r! esponsibilities. Must be able to organize and prioritize numerous tasks.
Physical Functions Work is primarily sedentary, with opportunities to stand/walk as needed typically being available throughout the workday. Must be able to bend at the waist and twist/rotate occasionally. Must be able to work with arms bent or extended away from body or overhead and be able to push/pull with arms as needed. Must be able to crouch and kneel occasionally.
Must be able to use hands and fingers in order to grasp/manipulate various equipment and materials needed to perform duties and responsibilities. Must be able to coordinate use of hands and eyes in operation of equipment such as telephone, typewriter and computer.
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This vacancy will be opened on: Sat, 29 Jun 2013 12:29:18 GMT