Paralegal
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Description: Missouri State Public Defender is hiring Paralegal right now, this job will be situated in Missouri. Further informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. The Missouri State Public Defender is currently accepting applications for a Paralegal in the St. Louis Appellate/Post Conviction Relief East A Office. Individual in this position works under the direction of an attorney in a capacity that involves substantial, non-clerical legal work that requires a sufficient knowledge of legal concepts, and would be performed by an attorney in the absence of the paralegal. Work is self-directed and focused on handling all aspects of legal representation in assigned cases and relieves the attorney of all but legally required duties of the attorney. Duties include case planning, development and management; legal research; interviewing clients; drafting and analyzing legal documents; collecting, compiling, and utilizing technical information to make an independent decision and recommendation to the assigned attorney regarding the case; and assisting lawyers at trial.
Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with specialization in law, paralegal studies, or a closely related field; or a minimum of four years law-related experience including at least two years as a Legal Assistant or similar position with a state agency. Knowledge and experience with substance-abuse related issues is preferred but not required. Possession and maintenance of a valid Missouri driver's license is required.
An Employment Application MUST be completed in order to be considered for position. Applications are available online at www.publicdefender.mo.gov; by calling 573-882-9855 ext 202; or by visiting any local public defender office. Employment Applications must be received by mail, email, or fax in Human Resources no later than August 1, 2012, to be considered for position.
Salary is $2431/ Month
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This job starts available on: Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:36:14 GMT