Job Description
A Paralegal I performs, but is not limited to the following duties:
- Provide Apprentice examination of legal instruments
- Review legal instruments (completeness of information, proper execution)
- Conduct research and obtain additional information related to specific cases
- Determine correctness of action (per Government regulations, procedures, etc)
- Research records (to ascertain conditions that might preclude action)
- Provide information on instruments
- Provide assistance on instruments
- Gather facts for cases and routine reports
- Perform initial review of petitions
- Verify citations and legal references on legal documents
Requirements
A Paralegal I must meet the following qualifications:
- Four year undergraduate degree
- Attention to detail and the ability to read and follow directions
- Good oral and written communications skills
- Must have one year’s experience in a related field
- Must possess a demonstrated ability to analyze documents to extract selected information
This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.
