PART TIME PARALEGAL

Company: Merced Superior Court
Location: Merced
Posted on: February 3, 2020

Job Description:

PART TIME PARALEGAL
Merced Superior Court
BiWeekly Salary: $1,789.60
Filing Deadline: 2/19/20
Official application and detailed job flyer can be obtained from:
Merced Superior Court
Administration Office
627 W. 21st St. Merced, CA 95340
Or from our website www.mercedcourt.org EOE










PART TIME PARALEGAL(Up to 25 hours per week)Positions Available in Merced and Los Banos LocationsOPEN RECRUITMENTFiling Deadline: February 19, 20204:30 p.m. – Actual ReceiptSalary Range: $22.37 - $27.21 (Hourly)$1,789.60 - $2,176.80 (BiWeekly)DEFINITIONUnder general supervision, performs paraprofessional legal support work including research, interviewingclients, preparing standard documents, assisting in case preparation and other technical assistance on mattersbefore the court.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is an entry and journey level paraprofessional classification that provides a varied range of technical legalassistance engaged in administrative, civil, family or criminal law. This position works closely with the Self HelpCenter attorney, judicial officers, private attorneys, county agencies, court staff and self-represented litigantsand is fully competent to perform a wide range of complex support work for the Court. Although this is not asupervisory classification, an incumbent may direct the work or training of others in legal/Court procedures andtechniques.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does notexclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this classification.Other duties may be required and assigned.1. Develops legal tools and processes and obtains support for enactment of the same in order to promoteefficient case management.2. Explains legal procedure and process to self-represented litigants one-on-one and in group/workshopsituations, on a variety of topics appropriate to the Self-Help Center.3. Reviews court files to determine the status of cases; identifies correct court forms for use by selfrepresented litigants in preparation for hearings.4. Assists supervising attorney in reviewing changes in legislation and case law; examines, reviews andanalyzes local rules and forms for compliance with procedural of statutes, codes, rules and policies;conducts basic legal research, including locating statutes and relevant case citations; prepares reports,memoranda and performs special studies.5. Assists supervising attorney with communication and collaboration of court services and other localresources; compiling and maintaining division statistical information; evaluating and analyzing division procedures and protocols; preparing and maintaining division procedural processes and manual;developing and conducting community outreach and educational programs.6. Under direction, may mentor, train and/or act as lead in the absence of the supervising attorney; worksdirectly with court administrators.7. Reviews, researches and assists with information that must remain confidential regarding sensitivematters including employee relations and bargaining information and complaints against the Court fromthe public, as directed by Administration.8. Collects and records fees, makes appropriate case entries; issues receipts and balances cash drawers.Performs basic financial and statistical record keeping.9. Provides assistance to other employees and divisions as needed.10. May serve as legal adviser to the court judicial officers, staff, or judicial committees on specific difficultand complex matters before the court.11. Other duties as assigned.

WORK HOURSAs directed, per Division needs, including overtime.SUPERVISORY DUTIESNoneMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSNecessary Employment StandardsKnowledge Of: Legal research techniques and standard legal reference materials. Principles, practices, methods, and materials of legal research and analysis Legal office terminology, processes, procedures, and the format for legal documents. Techniques of interviewing, often when relations may be strained. Record keeping, report preparation and filing methods. Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary. Business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals. Office administrative practices and procedures, including filing, business letter writing and the operationof common office equipment. Familiarity with California statutes, codes, court processes and rules of court, and principles of civil,criminal, constitutional, and administrative law.Skills and Ability To: Perform basic legal research from varied sources. Interview individuals of various socioeconomic backgrounds in difficult situations. Prepare a variety of legal documents. Use initiative and sound independent judgement within established guidelines. Organize and maintain accurate records and files. Organize work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Work independently as well as closely with others.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREDEducation: A certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar AssociationExperience: Three (3) years of legal clerical experience researching and drafting a variety of legal documents,preferably supplemented by course work in legal office practices and business law Directly related experience in a court setting may be substituted on a year for year basis as deemedappropriate by the Court Executive Officer Preferably, one year of journey level paralegal experienceLicense, Certification and/or Special Requirements: Paralegal certificate. A valid Class C California driver's license may be required. The requirement will be reviewed on aposition basis in accordance with ADA regulations.APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESSApplications may be obtained from and submitted to:Merced Superior CourtAdministration Office627 W. 21st StreetMerced, CA 95340(209) 725-4103Or visit our website at www.mercedcourt.orgAll applications for employment must be made on an official application form and must be filed withHuman Resources on or prior to the closing date and time for receipt of applications. Postmarked andfaxed applications will not be accepted. A resume may be included with the application assupplemental information, but will not be accepted in lieu of an official application. All information onthe application must be completed – "see resume or see attached" is not acceptable. Applicationsmust be legible, signed and complete (including copies of licenses, certificates, transcripts,Supplemental Questionnaire, etc. if required). All information is subject to investigation andverification.The selection process is subject to change. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until asufficient number are received at which time the recruitment will be closed or the filing deadline hasoccurred. In order to insure proper evaluation of employment qualifications, it is suggested thatapplicants read the directions carefully and fill out the application COMPLETELY. Those applicantsmeeting the minimum qualifications and possessing the most relevant experience as shown on theapplication may be invited for an interview. The screening of applications will be done by HumanResources who will determine the most qualified to be referred for interviews.If you require accommodations in the application or interview process, contact Human Resources atthe number listed above before the deadline posted on the job announcement.

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