Paralegal II

100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158

Fax: (801) 851-8166 ‚ Email: humanresources@UtahCounty.gov

http://www.utahcounty.gov

Utah County Government Employees start every day with the well-being of the entire community in mind:

                How can I make my community a better place?

                Who will need my help and protection?

                How will I make a difference for someone?

We hire smart, compassionate, loyal, ethical, committed, innovative people.

Apply today and join our Team.

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: September 23, 2025          Closing Date: *Open Until Filled

*All applications received by September 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST will be screened by the Human Resources Office.  Those applicants meeting the specified qualifications and additional screening criteria will be referred for a hiring interview.  The Human Resource Office will continue to consider qualified candidates as needed until the position is filled.

*May underfill as a Paralegal I

Two [2] Full-Time Career Service Merit Positions with Benefits Available.

The Opportunity:

Under general supervision, conducts legal research, prepares legal documents, and supports trial preparation.  Handles initial case screening, witness preparation, and record requests. This full performance level of the Paralegal job series exercises significant independence and judgment and requires certification as a paralegal or legal assistant. Incumbents may be assigned to the Bureau of Investigations, Criminal Division, or Civil Division of the Utah County Attorney Office. 

Grade:

Paralegal II – 724

Paralegal I – 722

Starting Pay:

724 - $30.74 - $35.35

722 - $26.74 - $30.74

Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday

Job Qualifications – Paralegal II:

1. Three (3) years of work experience performing para-professional legal work and one of the following:

a. Associate degree in Paralegal or Legal Assistant Studies from an accredited college or university,

b. Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university, or

c. Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university plus two (2) additional years of legal assistant or paralegal work, 

2. OR three (3) years as a Paralegal I with Utah County Government.

Job Qualifications – Paralegal I:

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

c. A minimum of eight (8) years of legal assistant or paralegal work experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications - Paralegal II:

Applicant must possess, and if selected maintain, certification as a paralegal or legal assistant from one of the following:

• National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)

• National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA)

• American Alliance of Paralegals, Inc. (AAPI)

Additional Eligibility Qualifications - Paralegal I:

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)

Click https://hr.utahcounty.gov/cms/uploads/Paralegal_II_5702_b524d0d843.pdf for a full job description

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.