PARALEGAL III (PSO)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Paralegal III within the Protective Services Office performs intermediate level paraprofessional legal work

of a difficult and complex nature involving a high degree of independent responsibility for a wide variety of legal

functions and office duties. May perform lead responsibilities among support staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Work closely with attorneys in conducting legal research, preparing documents, reviewing cases, legal

memoranda and other legal documents for the legal representation of the Community

 Assists in the preparation of official filings in the Gila River Tribal Court.

 Gathers, reviews, verifies, and ensures completeness and appropriateness of file documentation.

 Develops and secures evidence and documentation; prepares subpoenas; assist with preparation for trials

and case dispositions; assist with the coordination of witness and victim interviews; processes and manages

case documents; disseminates dispositional information.

 Receives and processes confidential legal documents that are sensitive materials that may be emotionally

traumatic and graphic.

 Update and enter file data, calendar management and track statistical information for monthly reports.

 Provides input and recommendations for revisions to policies and procedures manual.

 Serve as department liaison with other agencies/departments.

 May have oversight of assigned support staff to include; prioritizing and assigning work and ensure staff are

trained and follow policies and procedures.

 Coordinate and arrange travel for attorneys and staff.

 Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

 Knowledge of legal terminology, principles, precedents and procedures.

 Knowledge of Federal Indian Law; experience in application of the principles of jurisprudence and legal

analysis.

 Knowledge of the culture, customs, traditions, history and government of the Gila River Indian Community.