Paralegal I Multiple Agencies

Paralegal Position

This is paralegal work involving a wide variety of complex legal duties in reviewing pleas, researching points of law, investigating facts and preparing drafts of legal documents.

Jurisdictions - Starting Yearly Salary

Mobile County - $53,084

City of Mobile - $44,735
Requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, completion of a Legal Assistant Program or Paralegal studies program from a recognized college or university and a minimum of one year's paralegal experience; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
Description

For details, please see Class Specifications | PARALEGAL I | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com)
Important Information

All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Please note that this job posting will close once 275 applications have been received.

Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at ***.

Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director

The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers
Benefits
• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retirement plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
• Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs