Role OverviewThis Paralegal Specialist position reports directly to the Chief Counsel for Driver Licenses. As the Paralegal for the Driver License Legal Section, you will provide assistance to attorneys handling Department civil and appellate litigation.
What You Will Do
Preparing drafts of legal documents, performing legal research and data collection, managing attorney calendars and tracking deadlines, maintaining litigation files, filing litigation documents with clerks of court and/or judges, and requesting and scheduling hearings with courts.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Preference will be given to applicants who have experience working in a legal office as a paralegal and/or administrative assistant, drafting legal documents, court filing requirements, online legal research tools, civil, appellate, or administrative litigation, state travel rules and regulations, and scheduling/managing calendars.
Requirements
- Knowledge of court filing requirements.
- Knowledge of proper preparation of court pleadings and legal correspondence.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, computer skills, and the aptitude to learn new software.
- Skills in organization and the ability to work independent of close supervision.
- Ability to conduct legal and general research.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where attention to detail is crucial.
- Ability to effectively interact with all customers with courtesy and professionalism.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information.
Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Annual and Sick Leave Package
- Nine Paid Holidays
- State Health and Life Insurance
- Educational Benefits
- Contributory Retirement Plan
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