PARALEGAL                                                            6139

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class provides assistance to attorneys in re­searching questions of law, investigating facts and preparing various legal documents.  Duties are performed under the supervision of a Senior Paralegal, Principal Paralegal, or Attorney.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Researches legal issues in a law enforcement agency under the direction of an attorney;

            Prepares case briefs;

            Drafts routine motion papers in civil and/or criminal matters, and, after review by an attorney, files papers with the court;

            Gathers records in support of discovery in civil or criminal discovery;

            May prepare initial draft of responses to Complaints or Demand Discoveries for review by an Attorney;           

            May attend real estate closings;.

            May prepare trial notebooks for the Attorney.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of legal reference sources; good knowledge of legal documents, legal terminology and the general course of legal proceedings; ability to conduct preliminary legal research and analysis; ability to prepare reports and legal documents; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys and other staff members; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensu­rate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN COMPETITIVE

            Either:

            (a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies; or,

 

            (b) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree, and successful completion of a Paralegal Assistant certificate program given by a college or business school with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State;

 

            (c) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with an Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies and two (2) years of clerical experience in a law office, at least one (1) year of which included drafting motions and doing preliminary legal research; or,

 

            (d) Successful completion of a Paralegal Assistant certificate program given by a college or business school with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State and three (3) years of clerical experience in a law office, at least two (2) years of which included drafting motions and doing preliminary legal research.

 

 

R 12/26/23

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive