Paralegal - Extra-Help Paralegal

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both Full time and Extra-Help vacancies.  Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week.  Extra-Help pay is $27.35 per hour.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following
 

• Performs complex research for cases referred by attorney or law enforcement.
   
• Makes recommendations for litigation strategy.
   
• Drafts and prepares legal documents.
   
• Interviews witnesses.
   
• Assists in settlement negotiations and motion and trial preparation.
   
• Assists peace officers/attorneys during investigations.
   
• Prepares financial profiles and conducts property searches.
   
• Provides investigative assistance to attorneys in criminal prosecution.
   
• Assists in grant management; and collects statistical data and prepares reports.

Experience:
Two (2) years of experience equivalent to a Legal Assistant with Merced County.

Education:
Completion of a recognized paralegal certificate program which included course work in legal research and writing, evidence, discovery, contracts and torts, civil litigation, and criminal law.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 

• Independently perform legal research, develop litigation strategy and draft legal documents.
   
• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
   
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
   
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations.
   
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and County Regulations.
   
• Train, evaluate and supervise staff.
   
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
   
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
   
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
   
• Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
   
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
  
  
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

• Statutory law (Penal Code, Health and Safety Code, Vehicle Code, Civil Procedures).
   
• Criminal Law and procedure.
  
  
• Civil litigation.
   
• Court filing and recording procedures.
   
• Legal ethics.

• Interpret and apply statutory and case law.
   
• Collect, examine and evaluate financial information.
   
• Understand financial and real property transactions.
   
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys and various law enforcement agencies.