Paralegal

Paralegal - Confidential (Biweekly Range: $1,754.40 - $2,134.40)
Merced Superior Court.

Definition:

Under general supervision, performs paraprofessional legal support work including research, interviewing clients, preparing standard documents, assisting in case preparation and other technical assistance on matters before the court.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is an entry and journey level paraprofessional classification that provides a varied range of technical legal assistance engaged in administrative, civil, family or criminal law. This position works closely with the Self Help Center attorney, judicial officers, private attorneys, county agencies, court staff and self-represented litigants and is fully competent to perform a wide range of complex support work for the Court. Although this is not a supervisory classification, an incumbent may direct the work or training of others in legal/Court procedures and techniques. 

EOE