Paralegal - County Attorney

The County of Volusia is seeking an experienced Paralegal for the County Attorney's Office. Under the direction of an assistant county attorney, this position provides administrative support compiling records, preparing legal documents, and providing trial assistance. The candidate must be familiar with legal terminology, pleadings, and documents. Additional duties include drafting correspondence, ordinances, and resolutions. The candidate must be able to perform a variety of complex clerical tasks that require independent judgment due to the time sensitive nature of the work. Candidate should be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Responsibilities include: Research and analyze law sources to prepare legal documents for review, approval and use by an attorney. Investigates facts and case law to determine causes of action and to prepare cases accordingly. Drafts contracts, agreements, satisfactions, legal notices, complaints, releases, orders, affidavits, summons, subpoenas, settlement agreements, and other legal pleadings as directed. Compiles and tracks pending legislation that may affect county policy. Schedules hearings, trials, and meetings, and notify all parties involved. Prepares and assists attorney at hearing or trial. Compiles corporate records and reports to determine relevant information relating to corporate entities. Drafts clear and concise correspondence using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Receives, screens, processes, and routes incoming mail and telephone calls in order of priority. Monitors calendar deadlines and tasks in pending matters. Drafts ordinances and resolutions. Prepares agenda items and schedule legal ads for public hearings. Coordinates work for county council meetings with legal staff if appropriate. Communicates and interacts with the public and county staff in an effective and courteous manner. May be temporarily assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs. Attends work on a regular and consistent basis. Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances. Respond professionally to emergency situations. Performs related duties as assigned. Requirements: High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years of experience as a professional paralegal. OR Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies and two (2) years of experience as a professional paralegal. A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License at time of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License within thirty (30) days of hire. Preferred skills and abilities: Knowledge of the principles and practices of paralegal profession, judicial procedures, legal format and terminology, court deadlines, formats used by different legal venues, and knowledge of court proceedings. Knowledge of labor, human resources, and employment law. Knowledge of legal research methods, docketing systems, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-filing, internet applications, records management systems, and Westlaw. Ability to comprehend written legal documents, actively listen to ascertain legal issues, and orally explain legal issues. Ability to understand a legal problem or situation and decide whether to involve the attorney or move forward independently. Ability to interpret complex policy, legal, contractual or regulatory procurement requirements and draft effective contracts as directed. Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference is provided to qualified applicants pursuant to State law.

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