Paralegal - County Counselor's Office

St. Louis County Counselor's office seeks a Paralegal to join their team. This position will provide assistance and support to the legal staff in gathering information, researching the law, preparing opinions and pleadings related to legal matters, and resolving routine legal questions under the direction of an attorney.

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• Research law and prepare legal memos, drafts, summaries, briefs, motions and other pleadings for review, approval and use by attorneys and legal staff.
• Assist in discovery and trial preparation.
• File legal documents in the appropriate courts.
• Provide technical assistance in legal research, analysis, interpretations and application of laws, rules and regulations.
• Establish and maintain legal reference files.
• Resolve routine legal questions under the direction of an attorney.
• Research and respond to inquiries from clients, interested parties, attorneys, and judicial and County Department staff regarding case status.
• Interview witnesses to prepare cases.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

• Certification as a Paralegal or equivalent work experience. 
  

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision. All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.   

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website atwww.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept on-line applications.  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.

St. Louis County

Division of Personnel, 7th Floor 

Clayton, MO 63105 

(314) 615-5429

Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966

An Equal Opportunity Employer 

Fax: (314) 615-7703 

www.stlouiscountymo.gov