Paralegal- Legal Resource Center

Union AFSCME LOCAL 496.00 Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Open Date 4/17/2024 Closed Date 5/1/2024 Location Circuit Court Description

Starting Pay: $19.6027 Hourly ($40,774)

After 1st Year: $21.4184 Hourly ($44,550)

After 2nd Year: $24.5841 Hourly ($51,135)

After 3rd Year: $25.2496 Hourly ($52,519)

After 4th Year: $25.8921 Hourly ($53,856)

After 5th Year: $26.5856 Hourly ($55,298)

After 6th Year: $27.3115 Hourly ($56,808)

After 7th Year: $28.0829 Hourly ($58,412)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree in a paralegal program

• AND- at least one (1) year of full-time paid experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant;

• OR-

Certificate as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant from an ABA approved program

• AND- at least two (2) years of full-time paid experience as Paralegal or Legal Assistant;

• OR-

At least four (4) years of clerical experience in a legal setting

• AND- completion of at least twenty-one (21) credits in the core curriculum Paralegal program classes qualifying as the core curriculum will be determined by the Human Resources Department).

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs paralegal tasks related to the operation of the Genesee County Legal Resource Center; performs legal research; responds to requests for information; maintains a computerized legal research function; works under supervision; performs related duties as required.

STATEMENT OF TASKS:

• Receives and organizes legal research materials, in both electronic and hard copy format;

• Receives and distributes legal reference materials to judges;

• Assists patrons in the use of Michigan Legal Help and other resources;

• Works with and may be assigned to manage the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Mediation Dockets;

• Works with and may be assigned to manage the Michigan Assigned Appellate Counsel System (MAACS) for the Court;

• Works with and may be assigned to assist with compiling the annual approved bondsperson list;

• Responds to inquiries regarding court operations and routes calls to appropriate offices.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of legal reference materials;

• Knowledge of PCs and computerized legal research materials;

• Ability to communicate effectively with members of the legal community and the general public;

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions;

• Ability to attend work regularly and interact with the public on issues that are often lifechanging and stressful;

• Ability to work independently, collaboratively and respectfully in a complex, multicultural work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion.

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