Paralegal - Confidential/Application deadline is

Legal Research And Paralegal Support

**Note:** A training and experience evaluation may be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking among qualified candidates. Based upon information provided in this application including responses to supplemental questions, an applicant's education, training and experience (full-time equivalent) may be evaluated. Applicants should provide thoughtful and thorough responses to supplemental questions as they play an important role in this recruitment process. All qualifying work experience that is described or included in responses to supplemental questions MUST also be included and detailed in the "Work Experience" section of this application. "See Resume" is not an acceptable response for any supplemental question.

**FLSA: Non-Exempt**

**DEFINITION** Under general supervision, conducts legal research and prepares cases and legal documents in support of Butte County attorneys and in accordance with policies, procedures, and state, federal, and local laws; and performs related duties as assigned.

**CLASS CHARACTERISTICS** This is journey-level classification in the Paralegal - C series. Positions at this level perform the full range of duties as assigned, work independently, and exercise judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the Senior Paralegal - C in that the latter performs the more complex work assigned to the series and provides technical and functional direction to assigned technical and legal office support staff.

**Minimum Qualifications** Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by paralegal or law-related coursework; and Two (2) years of general secretarial or clerical office support experience preparing a variety of legal documents in a public or private law office.

**Certifications and Licenses:** A position in the class may require possession of a valid California Drivers License. Certification by the California State Bar Association as a certified law student per California Rules of Court, Rule 9.42; or meet the qualifications of a Paralegal per California Business and Professions Code Section 6450.

**Salary Range: $51,022.40 - $68,390.40 Annually**