What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal I position at Utah County Government?
UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158
Fax: (801) 851-8166 Email:
humanresources@UtahCounty.gov
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
The County Attorney's Office protects Utah County by vigorously prosecuting and investigating crime, compassionately assisting crime victims, and by providing the highest quality legal representation to Utah County Government.
Posting Date: January 23, 2025 Closing Date: February 6, 2025
POSITION: Paralegal I POSTING #: 5701-0125sr
The Opportunity:
Under close to general supervision, conducts legal research, prepares legal documents, and supports trial preparation. Handles initial case screening, witness preparation, and record requests. This is the entry level classification of the Paralegal job series. Incumbents may be assigned to the Bureau of Investigations, Criminal Division, or Civil Division of the Utah County Attorney Office.
Starting Pay: Grade 722 $26.09 - $29.99 Hourly
Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday
Job Qualifications:
1. Associate degree in Paralegal or Legal Assistant Studies from an accredited college or university, OR
2. The following combinations of education and experience will satisfy this requirement:
a. Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university,
b. Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university plus two (2) years of legal assistant or paralegal work experience, or
2. The following combinations of education and experience will satisfy this requirement:
a. Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university,
b. Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university plus two (2) years of legal assistant or paralegal work experience, or
c. A minimum of eight (8) years of legal assistant or paralegal work experience.
Preferred Candidates will possess some of the below attributes:
Preferred Education and Experience
1. Preference may be given to applicants with a documented typing speed of forty (40) WPM or more.
2. Preference may be given go applicants who are bilingual in English and Spanish.
1. Preference may be given to applicants with a documented typing speed of forty (40) WPM or more.
2. Preference may be given go applicants who are bilingual in English and Spanish.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
1. Incumbents must obtain, and thereafter maintain, certification as a paralegal or legal assistant from one of the following within twenty-four (24) months in position:
3. Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
1. Incumbents must obtain, and thereafter maintain, certification as a paralegal or legal assistant from one of the following within twenty-four (24) months in position:
- National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
- National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA)
- American Alliance of Paralegals, Inc. (AAPI)
3. Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
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Benefits Package Includes:
100% paid premiums for health insurance
Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)
Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)
Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)
Fourteen (14) paid Holidays
Dental and Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
AAP/EEO Statement
It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.
UTAH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $26 - $30
