Paralegal

Company: Oakland County
Location: Pontiac
Posted on: May 18, 2023

Job Description:

Job Summary
Assists with legal procedures and conducts legal research. Depending on area of assignment, may review and track case file information for accuracy. Regularly consults with representatives from outside agencies for case status information (such as probation officers, Department of Human Services' workers). Performs various routine and ad hoc computer operations. In the Prosecuting Attorney's office, assists attorneys in special units, Litigation, or Appellate offices. May compile, analyze, and report on information from primary and secondary legal sources, assist attorneys in court and perform related clerical procedures as assigned. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.


Minimum Qualifications
Applications will be rejected if the following information is not provided at the time of application:Thoroughly documented work historyThe application is incomplete in ANY capacity
Applicants Must:

1. Possession of a certificate or degree sanctioned by the American Bar Association as a ParaLegal or Legal Assistant; OR
b. For positions in the Victim/Witness and Domestic Violence units of the Prosecuting Attorney, possess an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, the behavioral sciences, or a related field.
2. Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical established for the class.

3. Successfully complete the six (6) month probationary period.

College Transcripts
If you have completed education higher than a high school diploma or GED, you must attach a copy of your official/unofficial transcript(s) that clearly state the type of degree and date awarded/conferred, institution name, and applicant name; and is in a format that cannot be modified or edited. Your application will not be considered for further review if you have failed to provide this information. Transcripts from outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (). This documentation must be attached to your application if you are certifying you have an education higher than high school/GED.
NOTE: This section is used for TRANSCRIPTS ONLY. Other documents such as reference, cover letter, resume, etc are prohibited and will not be reviewed. If a job offer is made, an official transcript will be required.

Work History
You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience Section of your
NEOGOV application. If you have previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience Section prior to applying. Please review the job posting, specifically the purpose of the position and the minimum qualifications, prior to answering the work experience question; and note that only related work experience will be considered.
NOTE: Provide full detail in the employment history section noting the skills, experience and hours worked per week pertaining to the minimum qualifications.

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