Paralegal I

$46,853 - $57,101/Yr

County Of Tulare - Visalia, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Visalia, CA

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Paralegal I position is responsible for providing legal support to attorneys in the Public Defender and District Attorney Offices of Tulare County. This role involves preparing various legal documents, conducting legal research, and managing litigation files. The position is full-time and aims to establish an employment list for current and future vacancies within the county departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various types of legal documents, such as contracts, liens, motions, pleadings, orders, petitions, briefs, resolutions, and ordinances after obtaining necessary facts and background information for review by attorney.
• Review documents for compliance with statutes, court decisions, and other legal authorities.
• Assist attorneys in legal research.
• Prepare reports and correspondence, and legal documents such as drafts of resolutions, ordinances, pleadings, motions, contracts, notices, agreements of sale, and lease agreements on real property transactions.
• Interview witnesses and maintain litigation files.
• Provide case and file management.
• Review escrow agreements and effect necessary modifications.
• Prepare school bond and note documents and forms to call elections.
• Provide lead supervision of Paralegal I as needed.
• Represent the office at various administrative hearings and may appear in small claims court.
• Negotiate child support payments with attorneys and/or respondents.
• Assist attorneys on complex criminal cases.

Requirements

• Completion of a paralegal program or equivalent experience in a legal setting.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct legal research and prepare legal documents accurately.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a public defender or district attorney's office.
• Familiarity with California legal statutes and court procedures.

Benefits

• Loan forgiveness under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA).