Performs specialized or complex paralegal work in a legal division of a state agency.
This class is designed for paralegals performing specialized paralegal work in support of litigation or in a complex program area of a state agency.
Conducts initial case assessment, investigations and legal research into complex issues without specific precedence. Drafts pleadings, motions, and appellate documents and files them with the court. Organizes exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices. Assists in, and in less complex cases is responsible for, the preparation, summarization, and interpretation of legal documents and pleadings. Assist attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests. Provides assistance with case settlement. Performs a variety of administrative duties with scheduling, monitoring court dates and case related deadlines.
Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, and organizational functions. Knowledge of all stages of litigation in a court case or administrative proceedings. Knowledge of motions, discovery, litigation, documentation, court and administrative proceedings rules, procedures, and practices. Ability to perform legal research in accordance with preliminary instructions as to methods or approach, source material available, and policy and precedent of the office.
Some position may require a Paralegal Certificate or an Associate degree in paralegal studies.
A high school diploma and paralegal experience performing delegated, substantive legal work.