ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE
PARALEGAL- TRIAL DIVISION
DEPARTMENT: Prosecuting Attorney
HIRING RANGE: $22.18-$24.65/hour based on education and position related experience. Longevity pay after 3 years.
BENEFITS OFFERED: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Free LTD Insurance; Free Health Clinic;Retirement Pension; 13 Paid Holidays annually; Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
POSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAP
HOURS & DAYS OF WORK: 40 hours/week; Monday thru Friday
LOCATION OF POSITION: Elkhart
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: None
Job Summary
Responsible for performing various pretrial and trial preparation duties, preparing case pleadings and other correspondence; providing assistance to Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys.
Job Requirements
High school diploma or GED and 18 months related training and/or education beyond high school; Paralegal certificate preferred
Knowledge of Elkhart County courts system and operations, including laws and legal terminology, administrative regulations, and official court policies and practices; ability to apply appropriate procedures to assigned duties accordingly
Knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and ability to type with speed and accuracy
Ability to prepare pleadings, petitions, related correspondence, and reports
Pre-employment background check and drug screen
Elkhart County Human Resources
117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526
Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED
Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Government Administration
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