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Position Title: Paralegal

Salary: $20.4301 per hour

How to Apply:

Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Associate’s degree AND one (1) year experience with direct client relations as a paralegal. 
  • A paralegal certificate from an accredited paralegal program is preferred.


A post-baccalaureate paralegal certificate and two (2) years of practical experience with entities that have investigative facets such as police, litigation departments, etc., or who have experience in relevant areas including mental health, trials, appeals, etc., is a plus.

It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate status.   

Position Summary:



Overview:


Duties:

  • Interviews current and potential clients at the office, the Allegheny County Jail, and other detention facilities.
  • Completes client profiles through confidential interviews and compiles client profiles using databases.
  • Takes detailed statements from clients to be used by the Defender Attorneys.
  • Reviews, indexes, and compiles data from recorded legal proceedings including, courts, row offices, etc.
  • Conducts criminal history reviews and prepares routine reports utilizing available databases.
  • Collects and analyzes data to prepare reports under the supervision of counsel.
  • Conducts legal research under the supervision of counsel.
  • Participates in team planning and strategy sessions. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Standard practices and procedures associated with the position of Intake Paralegal.
  • Standard computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet analysis, data entry, etc.
Skill in:

  • Microsoft Office Suite 
Ability to:

  • Identify conflicts of interests that may prevent the OPD from representing or continuing to represent a client. 
  • Maintain the confidentiality of all case related information. 
  • Maintain a professional working relationship with clients, co-workers, judges, opposing counsel, etc.
  • Handle multiple responsibilities and work weekends, as needed.  
Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D


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