Paralegal I

#### **UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT**

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#### **JOB ANNOUNCEMENT**

The County Attorney's Office protects Utah County by vigorously prosecuting and investigating crime, compassionately assisting crime victims, and by providing the highest quality legal representation to Utah County Government.

• Posting Date:** July 7, 2026 **Closing Date:** *open until filled
• All applications received by **July 21, 2026** at 11:59 p.m. MST will be screened by the Human Resources Office. Those applicants meeting the specified qualifications and additional screening criteria will be referred for a hiring interview. The Human Resource Office will continue to consider qualified candidates as needed until the position is filled
  
  

#### **POSITION:** Paralegal I ** **POSTING #: 5701-0726sr

The Opportunity

Under close to general supervision, conducts legal research, prepares legal documents, and supports trial preparation. Handles initial case screening, witness preparation, and record requests. This is the entry level classification of the Paralegal job series. Incumbents may be assigned to the Bureau of Investigations, Criminal Division, or Civil Division of the Utah County Attorney Office.

• Grade:** 722
• Starting Pay:** $26.74 - $30.74 Hourly
• Schedule:** 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Associate degree in Paralegal or Legal Assistant Studies from an accredited college or university, OR
• The following combinations of education and experience will satisfy this requirement:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university,
• Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university plus two (2) years of legal assistant or paralegal work experience, or
• A minimum of eight (8) years of legal assistant or paralegal work experience.
  
  

Preferred Candidates Will Possess Some Of The Below Attributes

• Preference may be given to applicants with a documented typing speed of forty (40) WPM or more.
• Preference may be given go applicants who are bilingual in English and Spanish.
  
  

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Incumbents must obtain, and thereafter maintain, certification as a paralegal or legal assistant from one of the following within twenty-four (24) months in position:
• National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
• National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA)
• American Alliance of Paralegals, Inc. (AAPI)
• Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver's license within sixty (60) days of employment.
• Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
  
  

Benefits Package Includes

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100% paid premiums for health insurance

Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)

Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)

Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)

Fourteen (14) paid Holidays

Dental and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

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