Paralegal, Appellate Division
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 43000 - 86000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Description
The Appellate Division of the Harris County Public Defenders Office (PDO) seeks a dedicated and detail-oriented paralegal to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist attorneys with all stages of casework. This includes assisting with new client intake gathering school medical and court records; corresponding with clients; keeping track of key dates deadlines and attorney schedules; and assisting attorneys as they advocate for clients in court or in the community.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Collaborate with attorneys to create systems of organization that help our team efficiently manage our files our workflows and our communications.
- Create update and manage electronic and hard case files.
- Request organize and digitize education medical and court records.
- Document all work and time spent on each case.
- Return client calls and respond to minor client inquiries in a timely manner.
- Provide relief to receptionist on weekly basis answer phones and assist the public.
- Scan closed files and log digital evidence (CDs/DVDs/thumb drives/drop box).
- Zealously protect the confidentiality of client information.
- Additional duties as assigned.
- Self-starter able to work independently without supervision.
- Proactively seeks additional duties and responsibilities.
- Organizes and prioritizes multiple projects simultaneously to maintain a high level of productivity.
- Meets deadlines.
- Makes effective and efficient use of time in carrying out responsibilities.
- Is familiar with and adheres to established rules for professional conduct.
- Willing to learn new duties approaches and routines.
- Communicates with persons inside and outside of the organization in a prompt positive and professional manner.
- Recognizes public service as a high calling.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.Requirements
Education and Experience:
Paralegal certificate
OR
An Associates degree in Paralegal Studies from an accredited college or university.
OR
Bachelors degree in Legal Support Services/Legal Studies from an accredited college or university.
At least five (5) years of experience as a Paralegal.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Must be able to work in an open office environment and assist attorneys and other staff in other divisions within the PDO if requested.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Must be able to manage a demanding caseload of cases.
- Proficient written and oral communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Notary Eligible.
- Must be a self-starter and have initiative.
- Must take pride in the work produced.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Bilingual in English/Spanish.
Some college coursework.
While a paralegal certificate is preferred experience can be considered in lieu of a certificate.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Full-time
Monday Friday 8:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M.
Salary:
Depends on Qualifications
Based on 26 pay periods
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Key Skills
- area management
- Employee Evaluation
- Cold Calling
- Construction Experience
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Territory Management
- Restoration
- Sales Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
