Paralegal III

Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Norristown, PAJob Type: Full-timeRemote Employment: Flexible/HybridJob Number: 00033887Division: Criminal Law DivisionSection: Criminal Prosecutions Section NorristownOpening Date: 01/13/2026Closing Date: Continuous Position InformationSections: Criminal Prosecutions Section and Appeals and Grand Jury Section/Criminal Law DivisionClass: Paralegal IIILocation: NorristownTelework: This position will report to the headquartered location a minimum of 3 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, UnionWork Hours: 8:30 - 5:00Salary Range: Starting salary of $59,345Basic FunctionAn employee in this position provides legal and administrative support to attorneys in the Criminal Prosecutions Section and in the Appeals and Grand Jury Section of the Criminal Law Division of the Office of the Attorney General. Work involves filing legal documents (i.e. entries of appearance, bills of information, motions); case data entry and system management; assisting with expense and travel arrangements; discovery organization and dissemination; 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 performed independently under the general supervision of an attorney. This position will report to the Chief Deputy Attorney General (Section Chief) of the Criminal Prosecutions Section and the Chief Deputy Attorney General (Section Chief) of the Appeals and Grand Jury Section.Examples Of DutiesPerforms research and assists with the drafting of documents for criminal, litigation, appellate, trial, regulatory, and legislative mattersAssists in drafting and filing motions, briefs, and other legal documents with the appropriate courtsAssists with the drafting of complaints, pleadings, bill of particulars, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, and case information statementsAssists with the drafting of legal notices, statements of policy, and proposed regulationsReviews proposed administrative policies or regulations and conducts research to determine consistency with existing policies, laws, regulations, and rulingsUtilizes electronic databases or library resources to obtain copies of cases, statutes, and regulations for attorneysUtilizes research tools such as WestlawCompiles 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 assistanceAssists with the response to discovery requests by gathering information, documents, and materials; preparing and organizing the discoverable materials; and drafting responses for an attorney's reviewPrepares and submits electronic filings to courts, agencies, and hearing officersEnters expenses in the Case Expense Tracking systemPrepares and submits the weekly calendars of the attorneysMakes travel arrangements, including overseeing the out-of-service training approval processSubmits attorney training requests and assists with registration, travel, and lodging arrangementsScreens visitors and phone calls, apprises the Section Chief of all relevant section activity in regard to visitors and callers, and answers inquiries or refers them to the appropriate personSorts mail delivered to the section and routes it to the appropriate staff member Maintains control over incoming and outgoing correspondence, and prepares standard replies on subjects relating to the status or pertinent dates for work commitmentsPrepares and reviews correspondence prepared for the Section Chief's signature to ensure proper grammar, format, completeness, and timelinessPrepares and signs the Section Chief's name to form letters, interoffice forms, requisitions, and similar documentsAssists counsel during hearings and trials as neededAssists with document and evidence review/organization as assigned by an attorneyPerforms related work as requiredAppeals and Grand Jury Section Specific Duties:Reviews and processes service notifications from the federal court and works with the Section Chief to ensure the county District Attorney (DA) receives proper serviceTracks new appeals and assignmentsContacts county DA's offices to facilitate file transfersMinimum Experience and TrainingFive years of experience as a Legal Assistant 2 ORFour years of experience as a Legal Assistant 3 ORCertification 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 four years performing legal support work ORCompletion of an associate's degree or post baccalaureate certificate in legal, paralegal or legal assistant studies, or other related field; and four years performing legal support work ORAn equivalent combination of education, experience, and trainingHealth BenefitsThis position qualifies you for the Commonwealth's benefits package which includes medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage. Medical coverage is available on your first day of employment! Prescription is also available on your first day, for an additional cost for the first 90 days of employment. Dental and vision are available after 90 days of employment as well.Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) are available to all employees, regardless of enrollment in our benefits.Paid Time OffOAG employees receive 12 paid holidays each calendar year, along with earning paid vacation time and sick leave each pay period.RetirementFor new employees, the State Employees' Retirement System offers various options for enrollment into our retirement plans. You will receive specific information on these options shortly after you begin employment.To learn more about the benefits available to OAG employees, please review the 01 What is your highest level of education? Some High School High School or GED Some College Technical College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate 02 Do you have a paralegal certificate? Yes No 03 Do you possess one of the following:-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)-Advanced certification for legal professionals (PLS) by NALS-The Association for Legal Professionals Yes No 04 How many years of experience performing legal support work do you have? None Less than 1 year 1-2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years 4-5 years 5+ years Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02