Paralegal

Job Description

To serve as a professional staff employee of the client whose primary responsibility is to assist the client's Legal Counsel and members of the Legal Office.

Job Duties
Process incoming Public Records Requests and fulfill within allotted timeframe
Research and analyze law sources including statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal codes related to public records
Learn and apply client code to APRA requests for determination of release or denial of records
Process body and dash camera footage to ensure appropriate redactions are made per IC
Review client code and Client Administrative Code to make proposals regarding potential language changes
Coordinate assembly of documentation required as the result of subpoenas and discovery requests if needed
Ensure proper indexing and filing of original legal documents as needed
Answer phones for Legal Office personnel
Perform other duties as required

Skill - Required / Desired - Amount of Experience
High school diploma or GED required. - Required
Paralegal certification with 2 years paralegal experience. - Required - 2 Years
Basic Computer skills. - Required - 2 Years
Strong attention to detail. - Required
Able to communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and orally. - Required
Prior experience handling sensitive or confidential information. - Required
Prior experience w/Legal Research sites LexisNexis and Westlaw. - Highly desired - 2 Years
Prior experience conceptualizing and developing programs and procedures. - Highly desired
Paralegal competency certification w/National Federation of Paralegal Associations or CLA/CP certification w/National Assoc. of Legal Assistants. - Highly desired
Associates degree (or higher) with paralegal Studies w/certification. - Highly desired

Notes:
Position is on-site, Monday thru Friday, either 7am to 3pm or 8am to 4pm, 1/2 hour unpaid lunch.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.