PARALEGAL - 11504

About the role

This is paraprofessional legal work conducting research into legal issues arising in connection with the operation of state departments and agencies, in the preparation and interpretation of legal documents.

Employees in this class assist staff attorneys by performing non-routine research into legal sources and may supervise lower level staff. The information obtained from research represents material for the issuance of opinions, conduct of litigation, and promulgation of rulings. Employees assist in, and in less complex cases are responsible for, 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.

Work of a Paralegal is distinguished from that of a Legal Research Assistant by duties which involve more complex legal research work such as handling Board of Adjustment caseloads; unemployment compensation hearings; or preparing and interpreting non-routine legal work. Employees are also responsible for handling general office administrative duties.

Employees work independently on routine requests or with moderate supervision or review on difficult and complex questions.

• Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA)-approved paralegal program in paralegal studies or a closely related field, or graduation from a college or university with a two-year degree in paralegal studies or a closely related field
• Three years of experience conducting paralegal research work

OR

• Graduation from an ABA-approved law school with eligibility to be admitted to the Alabama State Bar Examination or a current member in good standing with the Alabama State Bar

OR

• Seven years of experience conducting paralegal research work

Additional Requirement

• If you would like 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.

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