Overview
Legal Assistant Jobs in Paducah, KY at Clymer Law, PLLC
Position Information
Section: Insurance Fraud Section/Criminal Law Division
Class: Paralegal I/II
Location: Norristown
Telework: This position will report to the headquartered location a minimum of 2 days per week. You may have the opportunity to telework the remainder of the week, if desired and based on business need.
Position Type: Full-time, Non-civil service, Union
Work Hours: 8:30 – 5:00
Salary Range: Paralegal I: Pay Range 5 – Starting salary of $44,890
Paralegal II: Pay Range 6 – Starting salary of $50,836
Basic Function
An employee in this position provides support to attorneys in the Insurance Fraud Section of the Criminal Law Division of the Office of the Attorney General. Work involves analyzing and evaluating a wide variety of case specific facts, claims, and issues; performing preliminary investigations and required due diligence; researching, interpreting, and determining the applicability of laws, regulations, rulings, and precedential opinions; and drafting documents such as investigatory reports, opinions, requests for and responses to discovery, or briefs under the direction of an attorney. Duties may include attending hearings or trials with an attorney, assisting with preparing documentary evidence, tracking and labeling exhibits, and assisting in the preparation of filings or pleadings. This position handles sensitive and confidential matters consistent with attorney-client privilege. Work is assigned by an attorney and is reviewed in progress and upon completion by observation, conferences, and review of written matter to ensure accuracy, thoroughness, logic, and compliance with court rules, policies, and procedures. A Paralegal II performs the following tasks with a greater degree of independence.
Examples Of Duties
Performs research and assists with the drafting of documents for criminal, litigation, appellate, trial, regulatory, and legislative matters
Assists in drafting and filing motions, briefs, and other legal documents with the appropriate courts
Assists with the drafting of complaints, pleadings, bill of particulars, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, and case information statements
Assists with the drafting of legal notices, statements of policy, and proposed regulations
Reviews proposed administrative policies or regulations and conducts research to determine consistency with existing policies, laws, regulations, and rulings
Utilizes electronic databases or library resources to obtain copies of cases, statutes, and regulations for attorneys
Utilizes research tools such as Westlaw
Compiles and reviews articles of incorporation, by-laws, ordinances, resolutions, insurance agreements, contracts, organizations and management plans, cost breakdowns, funding schedules, credit reports, mortgage documents, and similar information for consistency with terms and conditions of financial assistance
Assists with the response to discovery requests; gathering information, documents, and materials; preparing and organizing the discoverable materials; and drafting responses for an attorney’s review
Prepares and submits electronic filings to courts, agencies, and hearing officers
Assists counsel during hearings and trials
Performs related work as required
Minimum Experience and Training
Paralegal I
Three years of experience as a Legal Assistant 2
Two years of experience as a Legal Assistant 3
Certification as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant (CP/CLA) by The National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), certification as a Registered Paralegal (RP) by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA), or advanced certification for legal professionals (PLS) by NALS-The Association for Legal Professionals
Completion of an associate’s degree or post baccalaureate certificate in legal, paralegal or legal assistant studies, or other related field
An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
Paralegal II
Four years of experience as a Legal Assistant 2
Three years of experience as a Legal Assistant 3
Certification as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant (CP/CLA) by The National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), certification as a Registered Paralegal (RP) by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA), or advanced certification for legal professionals (PLS) by NALS-The Association for Legal Professionals; and two years performing legal support work
Completion of an associate’s degree or post baccalaureate certificate in legal, paralegal or legal assistant studies, or other related field; and two years performing legal support work
An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
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Title: Legal Assistant
Company: Clymer Law, PLLC
Location: Paducah, KY
