Paralegal I

Paralegal I

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.

The Opportunity:

Under close to general supervision, conducts legal research, prepares legal documents, and supports trial preparation. Handles initial case screening, witness preparation, and record requests. This is the entry level classification of the Paralegal job series. Incumbents may be assigned to the Bureau of Investigations, Criminal Division, or Civil Division of the Utah County Attorney Office.

Grade: 722

Starting Pay: $26.74 - $30.74 Hourly

Schedule: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday

Job Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Paralegal or Legal Assistant Studies from an accredited college or university, OR
• The following combinations of education and experience will satisfy this requirement:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university plus associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university plus two (2) years of legal assistant or paralegal work experience, or
• A minimum of eight (8) years of legal assistant or paralegal work experience.

Preferred Candidates will possess some of the below attributes:

• Preference may be given to applicants with a documented typing speed of forty (40) WPM or more.
• Preference may be given to applicants who are bilingual in English and Spanish.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• 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. (AAPI)
• Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver's license within sixty (60) days of employment.
• Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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.