Paralegal Specialist
4 days ago
DEFINITION
Under direction, assists in the preparation of cases for legal action, conducts assigned legal research, gathers factual information, and assists in the preparation of legal documents; does other related duties.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
- Gathering all relevant facts pertaining to the case in preparation for trial.
- Conducts legal research to identify laws, judicial decisions, legal precedents, and other relevant case material and prepares report of findings.
- Prepares drafts of legal arguments and various legal documents, obtains affidavits, and assists the attorney during trial or hearing.
- Organizes and maintains reference files, collects and analyzes evidence for hearings, and prepares informative or explanatory material on relevant laws, and agency regulation and policy.
- Researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare drafts of legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, and contracts for the review, approval, and use by attorney.
- Obtains documents from appropriate sources.
- Prepare reports, findings, surveys, and recommendations to assist members of the legal staff.
- Provides technical assistance.
- Reviews and answers correspondence.
- Reviews brief format prior to court submission.
- May schedule cases for attorneys and assemble data and information required for preparation of court cases.
- Interviews clients.
- Locates and interviews witnesses.
- Drafts correspondence and pleadings.
- Summarizes depositions, interrogatories, and testimony for review.
- Examines case files and records; determines issues and sufficiency of evidence or documentation.
- Briefs attorney’s prior to a hearing or court appearance, assembles and arranges case files, documents, and exhibits.
- Attends court sessions or hearings.
- Establishes and maintains records and files.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree as a Legal Assistant or in Paralegal Studies or, successful completion of a two (2) year approved course in Paralegal Training at a recognized educational institution. Two (2) years of experience in the preparation of drafts of contracts, briefs, motions, affidavits, or other legal documents and/or experience in the analysis of judicial decisions, legal opinions, rulings, memoranda, and other legal material, and the preparation of summaries of the points of law involved, may be substituted for the above education requirement. Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
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