Legal Staff Paralegal in Bisbee, AZ

Bisbee, AZ, United States

Industry: Legal | Type: Full-Time

Posted Date: May 16, 2024

Salary: USD 30000 to 34000 Annually | Experience: 1 Years

Practice Areas: Trusts and Estates, Litigation, Elder Law

Qualifications: Qualifications: An Associate s Degree relating to Legal Assistant or Paralegal from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education; years of experience from 1 year in a legal environment to 5 years as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal. Completion of the Arizona Superior Court Fiduciary Licensing test may be required at the discretion of the Public Fiduciary. Preference may be given to bilingual in English and Spanish, in speaking, reading and writing. Considerable knowledge of: State, civil, and criminal law, judicial procedures and methods of legal research; legal terminology; the rules of evidence; drafting correspondence and legal documents. Some knowledge of: modern office practices and procedures; business English, spelling, punctuation, and grammatical usage. Considerable skill in: analyzing and interpreting legal documents; interpreting statutory and regulatory requirements; preparing summaries of legal opinions from previous cases. Good skill in: data collection; the use of word/data processing systems; operating standard office machines; organizing and managing case files. Ability to: perform accounting functions; plan work and work independently; establish and maintain an effective working relationship with employees, other agencies and the public; prepare and maintain accurate records; formulate concise queries; follow written and verbal instruction; serve as department Notary; read, write and speak English; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Deadline: February 16, 2021