Legal Assistant I (Paralegal)
Legal Assistant I (Paralegal)
SALARY:$17.86 - $28.33 Hourly
OPENING DATE:11/16/22
CLOSING DATE:12/04/22 11:59 PM
# OF OPENINGS:1
BENEFITS: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
BACKGROUND CHECK: You must successfully pass a criminal history check
LOCATION: Multi Agency State Office Building 195 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, UT
RECRUITER: Niccole Johnson - niccolejohnson@utah.gov
SCHEDULE CODE:B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a 12 month probationary period.
EEO STATEMENT: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
Legal Assistant I (Paralegal)
Office of Administrative Hearings
If you love working with Administrative Law Judges look no further. The Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Administrative Hearings is looking for a dedicated individual to provide secretarial support to and paralegal support to Administrative Law Judges.
Participates in legal research and helps draft memorandum of legal research results; conducts factual research and compiles information obtained from investigations under direction of attorney or other legal assistant staff; answers law-related questions, reviews case files, maintains document control, tracking and tracing; searches public and private records; and drafts various routine legal documents.
Why You Should Join Our Team
You will work with a great team and also receive great benefits. Click here to see the variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program the State of Utah offers.
The Agency
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EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
The Legal Secretary will need to be able to:
- process requests for hearings and track the cases through the Office of Administrative Hearings database
- maintain an Administrative Hearing master calendar
- schedule and coordinate hearings
- receive calls and answers questions
- take and relay messages
- greet hearing participants
- respond to requests for information, including GRAMA
- prepare basic legal orders
- proofread legal orders
Preference may be given to individuals who possess certification as Certified Legal Assistant / Certified Paralegal.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
The model candidate for this position is someone who:
- has experience as a paralegal, legal secretary, or in another legal support staff role
- is able to work independently and with other support staff
- loves working in a small office
- is able to maintain confidences
- is detail-oriented and organized
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
- Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
- Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.