Paralegal I

Duties and Responsibilities: Performs intermediate paraprofessional duties of a legal nature for the Legal Department; performs both routine and in-depth legal research; drafts legal documents and pleadings; attends court and documents proceedings; files legal documents with the Clerk of Superior Court; is responsible for obtaining and documenting service of process of a large volume of legal documents; compiles, composes, and prepares correspondence, data, reports, charts, presentations, and other documentation; responsible for updating, and maintenance of electronic files, contacts, time tracking, and the like in legal software; performs related work as required.  Work is performed under general supervision.  Reports to the Assistant County Attorney.

Qualifications: General knowledge of case, statutory, and common law; general knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and the rules of evidence; general knowledge of computers and various software applications, and other required office equipment; ability to perform legal research in accordance with preliminary instructions as to the methods or approach, source material available, and policy and precedent of the office; ability to summarize facts and evidence, and prepare legal instruments; ability to operate office equipment required by the position; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to attend work regularly.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and considerable experience in a legal department of law firm setting.

Pre-employment drug test, background checks and SBI Fingerprinting required of final applicants.

Applications must be obtained, fully completed, and submitted to Henderson County HRD by mail 112 First Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28792, by email (hrd@hendersoncountync.gov), or by fax (828) 698-6184.  Please see our website, www.hendersoncountync.gov/hr and refer to the Additional Applicant Information section for more detailed instructions. 

The deadline for application is:  Open Until Filled

Grade: 70A

Starting rate:  $21.16 - $39.26