Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED - TWO OPEN POSITIONS

Position Title: Paralegal - Prosecuting Attorney Office

Department: Prosecuting Attorney

Salary: $19.95 - $21.98

Pay Grade: 7

Workday & Hours: Full-Time 8:00am-4:30pm

Benefits Eligibility: Eligible

(After 60 days of employment, Health - Dental - Vision - Life Insurance - EAP Program - Retirement APERS (Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System)

Vacation Eligibility after 6 months of employment (84 hours up to 3 years)

Sick hours available after 90 days of employment (112 hours up to 3 years)

Twelve Holidays a year + Employee Birthday (Thirteen total)

Job Summary:

The incumbent provides a variety of duties to assist attorneys to whom assigned according to established policies and procedures. Performs all paralegal duties with the department and observes confidentiality of all matters, with an emphasis on providing pertinent support through electronic media. Organizes and maintains case files, pleadings and other documents and attorney notebooks. Summarizes articles, reports, witness statements, etc. Ensures that all office functions are performed efficiently, and in a professional and timely manner. Initiate and install new ideas for efficient operations. Ensure that each situation is handled according to County Policies.

Job Description:

Paralegal

Required Qualifications:

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required, this position is subject to pre-employment, random drug and reasonable suspicion testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for Washington County jobs and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.washingtoncountyar.gov

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting:

https://www.washingtoncountyar.gov/Sys/Sso/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fSys%2fSso%2fDashboard%2fJobApplication%2fApply%3fjobID%3d4211%26BackURL%3d%2fHome%2fComponents%2fJobPosts%2fJob%2f4211%2f25 or call 479-444-1700.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
Washington County is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.