Paralegal - Oakland County, Michigan Government

Overview & Benefits:

Oakland County is a progressive place to work, where innovation and ambition are rewarded. We understand the many challenges facing today's professionals and families so we offer competitive wages and salaries, and a full benefits package with which you'd be quite impressed!

 

For full-time employees our benefits information can be found here.

General Summary:

Assists with legal procedures and conducts legal research. Depending on area of assignment, may review and track case file information for accuracy. Regularly consults with representatives from outside agencies for case status information (such as probation officers, Department of Human Services' workers). Performs various routine and ad hoc computer operations. In the Prosecuting Attorney's office, assists attorneys in special units, Litigation, or Appellate offices. May compile, analyze, and report on information from primary and secondary legal sources, assist attorneys in court and perform related clerical procedures as assigned. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

1. a. Possession of a certificate or degree sanctioned by the American Bar Association as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant;
   OR
   b. For positions in the Prosecuting Attorney Victim/Witness and Domestic Violence units, possess an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, the behavioral sciences, or a related field.
   
   
2. Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical established for the classification.
   
   
3. Successfully complete the six month probationary period.

Special Requirements:

N/A

Pay Range:USD $53,708.00 - USD $71,959.00 /Yr.EEO Statement:

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.