PAY GRADE: 013
CLASS TITLE:PARALEGAL SPECIALIST
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is work performing paralegal services for state agencies.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
- Takes affidavits from victims and witnesses of incidents under review.
- Conducts initial interviews of clients seeking legal aid.
- Performs legal research for attorneys, subject to supervision.
- Coordinates inter-agency and intra-agency legal functions.
- Maintains case files, court calendars, and litigation timetables.
- Performs notary functions.
- Prepares case summaries, pleadings, orders, and summons under the supervision of an attorney.
- Directs activities of clerical personnel.
- Attends hearings to assist counsel.
- Drafts pleadings, motions and memoranda for attorneys.
- Participates at informal proceedings where membership in the bar is not required.
- Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)
- Knowledge of legal terminology.
- Knowledge of law and legal procedure.
- Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews.
- Ability to comprehend and interpret information.
- Ability to research legal documents and legal references.
- Ability to record information accurately.
- Ability to perform legal writing.
- Ability to maintain files.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of a training program to become a legal assistant, a paralegal, a legal paraprofessional or a lawyer's or attorney's assistant; or
- A degree or certificate in legal technology, legal administration, legal studies or allied legal services; or
- Graduation from a school of law; or
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in allied legal services; or
- Four years of experience involving paralegal work; or
- Four years of experience in legal secretarial work.
EFFECTIVE:
1/1/1984
HISTORY: