LEGAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT - 11503

About the role

This specialized work involves conducting research into legal issues arising in connection with the operation of state departments and agencies, in the preparation of basic legal documents, and in the handling of routine administrative duties.

Employees in this class assist Staff Attorneys and Paralegals by performing routine research into legal sources. The information obtained represents basic material for the issuance of opinions, conduct of litigation, and promulgation of rulings. Employees assist with the preparation, summarization, and interpretation of legal documents and pleadings.

Employees themselves do not issue opinions or conduct litigation, although their work contributes to all types of official action and must be performed thoroughly and accurately. Employees are also responsible for handling general clerical administrative duties, such as the sorting and filing of legal documents. Employees work with moderate supervision on routine requests.

• Graduation from an accredited* legal assistant or paralegal program
• Possession of a legal assistant or paralegal certificate
• One year of experience in legal research work

OR

• Graduation from a recognized law school and eligibility to be admitted to the Alabama State Bar Examination

OR

• Two years of experience in legal research work

Additional Requirement

• If you wish for your education to be considered, you must attach a copy of your legal assistant certificate, paralegal certificate, or J.D. diploma to your application.
• This position is open to all applicants.
• An evaluation of training and experience as provided on the application will comprise 100% of the final score.

Click the “Apply” link above and complete the online application.

Complete Your Application Carefully

Your application must include detailed information about your education and work experience so we can determine your eligibility for the position.

Before submitting your application

• Make sure your application is updated to include your current or most recent employment.
• Do not combine multiple jobs into one Work Experience entry. List each employer, job, promotion, or change in job title separately, with accurate beginning and ending dates and a complete, detailed description of the duties performed for each separate job.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected and cannot be supplemented or revised after submission.

Additional information

Please note: A resume, if attached, will not be considered in the evaluation process for placement on the eligible list. Only education and work experience documented in the appropriate sections of the completed application will be reviewed for qualification and evaluation purposes.

Application must be received by 5:00 pm on the application deadline date shown above.

After You Apply

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