What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal - County Counselor's Office position at St. Louis County, MO?
St. Louis County Counselor's office seeks a Paralegal to join their team. This position will provide assistance and support to the legal staff in gathering information, researching the law, preparing opinions and pleadings related to legal matters, and resolving routine legal questions under the direction of an attorney.
The starting salary is $44,699.20 annually. Additionally, we also offer a flexible work environment, a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit: Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website.St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid.
Examples of Duties
- Research law and prepare legal memos, drafts, summaries, briefs, motions and other pleadings for review, approval and use by attorneys and legal staff.
- Assist in discovery and trial preparation.
- File legal documents in the appropriate courts.
- Provide technical assistance in legal research, analysis, interpretations and application of laws, rules and regulations.
- Establish and maintain legal reference files.
- Resolve routine legal questions under the direction of an attorney.
- Research and respond to inquiries from clients, interested parties, attorneys, and judicial and County Department staff regarding case status.
- Interview witnesses to prepare cases.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Certification as a Paralegal or equivalent work experience.
Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision. All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
Salary : $44,699