Paralegal II - may underfill as Paralegal I

"The Value of Public Service Employment is vital to the success of our state, county, and local communities." Utah County Government Employees start every day with the well-being of the entire community in mind: How can I make my community a better place? Who will need my help and protection? How will I make a difference for someone? We hire smart, compassionate, loyal, ethical, committed, innovative people. Apply today and join our Team. JOB ANNOUNCEMENT The County Attorney's Office protects Utah County by vigorously prosecuting and investigating crime, compassionately assisting crime victims, and by providing the highest quality legal representation to Utah County Government. Posting Date: November 14, 2024 Closing Date: November 28, 2024 Position: Paralegal II Posting: 5702-1124sr This position may be underfilled as a Paralegal I The Opportunity: Under general supervision, conducts legal research, prepares legal documents, and supports trial preparation. Handles initial case screening, witness preparation, and record requests. This full performance level of the Paralegal job series exercises significant independence and judgment and requires certification as a paralegal or legal assistant. Incumbents may be assigned to the Bureau of Investigations, Criminal Division, or Civil Division of the Utah County Attorney Office. Starting Pay: Paralegal II Grade 724 Step A: $29.99 - Steg G: $34.49 Hourly Paralegal I Grade 722 Step A: 26.09 - Step G: $29.99 Hourly Schedule: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday *Job Qualifications: * Paralegal II 1. Three (3) years of work experience performing para-professional legal work and one of the following: a. Associate degree in Paralegal or Legal Assistant Studies from an accredited college or university, b. Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university, or c. Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university plus two (2) additional years of legal assistant or paralegal work, OR three (3) years as a Paralegal I with Utah County Government. Preferred Candidates will possess some of the below attributes: 1. Preference may be given to applicants with a documented typing speed of forty (40) WPM or more. 2. Preference may be given to applicants who are bilingual in English and Spanish. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: 1. Applicant must possess, and if selected maintain, certification as a paralegal or legal assistant from one of the following: • National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) • National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) • American Alliance of Paralegals, Inc. (MPI) 2. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver's license within sixty (60) days of employment. 3. Selected ap plicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Job Qualifications: Paralegal I 1. Associate degree in Paralegal or Legal Assistant Studies from an accredited college or university, OR 2. The following combinations of education and experience will satisfy this requirement: a. Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university, b. Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university plus two (2) years of legal assistant or paralegal work experience, or c. A minimum of eight (8) years of legal assistant or paralegal work experience. Preferred Candidates will possess some of the below attributes: 1. Preference may be given to applicants with a documented typing speed of forty (40) WPM or more. 2. Preference may be given go applicants who are bilingual in English and Spanish. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: 1. Incumbents must obtain, and thereafter maintain, certification as a paralegal or legal assistant from one of the following within twenty-four (24) months in position: National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) • National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) • American Alliance of Paralegals, Inc. (MPI) 2. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver's license within sixty (60) days of employment. 3. Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Click here for a full job description https://hr.utahcounty.gov/cms/uploads/Paralegal II 5702_b524d0d843.pdf Benefits Package Includes: 100% paid premiums for health insurance Up to 6.2% match in your 401 (k) Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401 (k) options) Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA) Fourteen (14) paid Holidays Dental and Vision Insurance Employee Assistance Program AAP/EEO Statement It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity. UTAH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER #OtherSectors