Paralegal (District Attorney Office) Open Till Filled

Salt Lake County • Salt Lake City, UT • 2d ago

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY Under the direct supervision, guidance and review of an attorney, incumbents in this class engage in substantive legal tasks such as preparation and submission of legal memoranda and other documents, screening of criminal cases, organizing files, assisting attorneys in the presentation of evidence, researching information and communicating with law enforcement and court personnel. This position requires a high degree of skill and the exercise of good judgment. The paralegal must be able to complete multiple projects with various deadlines while maintaining constant communications with supervising attorney, must be able to work under stressful conditions and maintain confidentiality of assignments

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must Meet the folloiwng requirements -Associates degree in Paralegal Studies from an accredited institutionorCertificate of paralegal studies plus 18 months of paralegal experience.

This position requires a high level of communication with the supervising or directing attorney, exercising professional judgment in the performance of assignments.Due to the nature of this position, successfully passing a comprehensive criminal background check is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position.Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.- Assist attorneys, investigators, law enforcement, and claim agents with preparation for criminal/civil trial prosecution/litigation.- Case review, research factual and/or legal issues; analyze the elements of the crime and/or claims of the complaint, cross reference with criminal and/or civil statutes.- Follow up investigation, obtain witness statements and/or conduct initial witness interviews, assess interviews, prepare interrogatories, answers and depositions, analyze and summarize depositions.

Review and prepare case by obtaining, compiling and organizing documentation with other evidence to distribute initial/supplemental discovery in a chronology of facts, assist with e-discovery, and/or preparation for lawsuits.- Prepare, draft, file or e-file correspondence, legal pleadings, investigative subpoenas, subpoenas duces tecum, complaints, motions, supporting memoranda, notices, writs, warrants, contracts, findings of fact, conclusions of law, orders, jury instructions, minutes, appeals, etc.- Prepare and draft ordinances, policies, regulations and legislation.- Interact with court personnel, opposing counsel, experts, witnesses, law enforcement, other agencies and the public.- Demonstrate knowledge of court proceedings, legal terminology, and computer systems.- Organize and index case files manually and/or electronically for prosecution of criminal charges and/or civil litigation. Prepare and maintain trial/case exhibits, pleadings binder and/or trial notebook and assist attorneys in court proceedings as necessary.- Research issues, perform computer searches of public and private records as directed, responds to inquiries and documents completion of tasks.- Review police reports and appropriate criminal statutes for the preparation of charges. Create probable cause statements and criminal charging documents. Enter charges and information into District Attorney's Case Management Database. Prepare case declinations for police agencies and provide case follow-up.- Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA) Knowledge of: - General secretarial/clerical and office procedures and techniques, including advanced typing skills- Legal terminology and ethics- Microsoft Office products at an intermediate to advanced level- Case management in a digital environment- Communication competency via verbal, written and electronic modes- Business English, Legal writing, proofreading and editing techniques- Salt Lake County rules, regulations, policies & procedures- Criminal justice and civil court system- Civil and criminal court procedures- E-filing- County subdivision approval process- County environmental rules and regulations- Word processing systems and equipment- Legal research

Filing systems and procedures for various courts, District Attorney & outside agencies- Document control- County operations and organization Skills and Abilities to: - Type accurately at 40+ words-per-minute- Perform legal tasks using independent judgment- Work with computer software related to job specific duties, i.e. Word, Adobe, Case Management Database- E-file with administrative agencies and courts- Transcribe dictation, hearings, meetings, etc.- Use initiative and ability to act independently- Take minutes accurately and prepare minutes for approval by board/agency- Work under pressure and meet deadlines- Interact with and assist the public in a prompt, courteous and professional manner

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Work is primarily performed in a typical office environment.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION Due to the nature of this position, successfully passing a comprehensive criminal background check is required.

Additional Information

Must Meet the folloiwng requirements -Associates degree in Paralegal Studies from an accredited institutionorCertificate of paralegal studies plus 18 months of paralegal experience.

Job LocationsUS-UT-Salt Lake City

Requisition ID2025-39802

of Openings3

Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date8 hours ago(12/23/2025 10:43 AM)

SLCO Department (Portal Searching)District Attorney

Location : LocationUS-UT-Salt Lake City

Location : Address35 East 500 South

Location : Postal Code84111

Position Type (Portal Searching)Regular Full-Time (Merit)

Requisition Post Information* : Post End Date3/2/2026

Grade015

Posted Min$58,661.00 Depends on Experience

Posted Max$87,993.00 Depends on Experience

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