Job Opening: Legal Secretary / Paralegal
Department: Human Resources
Posting Date: September 5, 2024
Salary: $41,805.40 Annually
The County of Delaware seeks a Legal Secretary/Paralegal who will assist the Assistant Director-Labor Counsel and Assistant Director Labor Relations by providing clerical and research support services including document preparation and review; interviewing clients and witnesses; research, investigations, and fact-checking; and preparation for collective bargaining negotiations.
Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
Drafts documents including grievance decisions, written determinations for employee complaints, and collective bargaining agreements
Researches and/or analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
Interviews witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements
Prepares, organizes, stores, and files documents into case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
Assists attorneys with collective bargaining, grievances and employee complaints.
Add intake calls, schedules hearings, and meetings
Perform all other duties, tasks, and special projects as assigned.
Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred or experience as a legal secretary.
Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred.
Paralegal certificate preferred.
Related employment law and Human Resources experience preferred.
Ability to handle multiple challenging assignments with attention to detail, organization, and critical thinking.
Hands-on commitment to getting the job done.
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