Paralegal 3 (Legal)

Under broad supervision, the Paralegal provides assistance and coordination in preparing and conducting research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal or administrative action. 

Drafts and prepares legal documents for review. 

Assists legal offices with scheduling hearings, appointments and interviews. 

Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision. 

Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas. 

Calls or contacts witnesses, attorneys, and other legal parties. 

Compiles and prepares legal documents such as subpoenas, briefs, pleadings, appeals, decisions, and certificates of service.

Coordinates office activity, including delivery of subpoenas. 

Coordinates response to interrogatories and other legal requests. 

Gathers and analyzes data, statutes, decisions, legal articles, and documents. 

Investigates facts of cases, evidence and applicable case law to determine causes of action and to prepare cases. 

May manage record retention program and/or special projects. 

Provides instruction and assistance in conducting legal research. 

Responds to outside inquiries as authorized. 

Reviews legal publications and performs data base searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases or issues. 

Schedules and participates in hearings between parties.

Performs other duties as assigned.