Legal Assistant (Paralegal) I, DHHS

Legal Assistant (Paralegal) I, DHHS

FT / PT Status - Full-Time
Salary - $24.00 - $30.00 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office - Hybrid Recruiter - Niccole Johnson | View email address on click.appcast.io | View phone number on click.appcast.io
Application Deadline - 6/16/2026

Key Responsibilities
Are you a professional who is passionate about the law and helping others? The Utah Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), Office of Administrative Hearings is looking for a dedicated to providing secretarial support to and paralegal support to administrative law judges.

The successful candidate will participate in proofreading judges' written decisions; answering litigants' procedural questions; conducting telephonic pre-hearing conferences; and assisting with office administrative duties.

The successful candidate will also review case files and maintain confidentiality at all times; maintain and track documents, exhibits, and other case filings; and accurately draft various routine legal documents that may include a combination of the following:

• notices,
• subpoenas,
• decisions,
• and orders.

Qualifications
The Legal Assistant I (Paralegal) 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 emails and phone calls and answer questions;
• take and relay messages;
• greet hearing participants;
• respond to requests for information, including GRAMA;
• prepare basic legal orders;
• proofread legal orders;
• prepare mailings;
• provide office support.

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;
• enjoys working in a small office environment;
• is able to maintain confidentiality;
• 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.

About the Role

Location -
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required - Yes
Drug Test Required - No
Schedule Code - B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency Become an integral part of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and contribute to the vision of advocating for, supporting, and serving all individuals and communities in Utah; and ensuring all Utahns have fair and equitable opportunities to live safe and healthy lives. Help us achieve this through effective policy and a seamless system of services and programs.


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, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io.