Paralegal

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Paralegal who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve.

The Paralegal researches law, investigates facts and prepares documents. Assists inmates/residents in accessing the court system and providing assistance in the preparation of pleadings or petitions for filing. Maintain legal forms and library and provide notary services.

The successful applicant should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

• Research and analyze law sources such as federal and state constitutions, statues, administrative codes, recorded judicial decisions and legal articles.
• Assist inmates/residents in accessing the court system and providing assistance in the preparation of pleadings or petitions for filing.
• Prepare written legal memoranda on specific topics as assigned, to include contracts, brief, pleadings, appeals, buy-sell agreements, closing papers and binders, deeds and trust interments for review, approval and use by attorney.
• Investigate facts and law of case to determine causes of action and to prepare case accordingly.
• File or coordinate the filing of pleadings.
• Develop and maintain a system for tracking corporate contracts and contractual amendments.
• Act as law librarian; set up and maintain accurate, complete and appropriate reference library, to include monitoring and updating legal volumes and related materials.
• Assist in overseeing management of inmate law libraries tin accordance with applicable rules, regulations, policies, procedures, to include ordering necessary books and developing inventory control procedures.
• Provide technical assistance in areas of expertise to department heads and facility administrators, as needed.
• Participate, as requested, in the review of corporate and facility policies and procedures; prepare revisions for approval.
• Maintain confidential files.
• Answer telephone, route calls and/or take accurate and legible messages.
• Input text accurately and produce finished documents efficiently using a typewriter and/or word processing and spreadsheet programs on a computerized system to include Microsoft Word and Lotus/Excel; copy, compile and distribute as necessary.
• Independently edit documents making necessary corrections or revisions to include spelling, grammar and sentence structure.
• Prepare correspondence, statistical reports and/or other documents; independently edit documents making necessary corrections or revisions to include spelling, grammar and sentence structure.
• Using electronic spreadsheet set up and accurately maintains complex statistical information and data files.
• Thoroughly, neatly and legibly complete required forms, reports or records as required and follow requirements for timely submitting of documents.
• Communicate effectively and coherently with staff and visitors, to telephone contacts; answer telephone, route calls an/or take accurate and legible messages; respond to verbal/written inquiries and requests or refer to appropriate staff member; give information and directions; mediate disputes; advise of rights and processes.
• Demonstrate communication skills, including providing reliable testimony, in court and other formal settings as the need may arise.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, promote communications and the proper flow of relevant information between staff.
• Create and/or maintain general files in an organized manner, to include sorting, labeling, filing and retrieving, in accordance with corporate and facility file retention and storage procedures; prevent unauthorized access to the records; and maintain confidentiality and security of records.
• Read and comprehend legal documents, correspondence, handwritten text, policies, regulations, procedures, reports, directions for form completion and other simple or complex documents.
• Report to direct supervisor on a regular basis concerning litigation or special assignments.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form.
• Add, subtract, multiple and divide using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to particle situations.
• Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of others encountered in an antagonistic environment.
• Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include administering basic emergency medical aid and CPR, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas; and instructing trainees in the these areas.
• Endeavor to comply with all applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures of CCA, ACA and/or contracting agency.
• Operate a vehicle during both the day and night where driving conditions can include congested traffic and unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog, rain, ice and snow.
• Domestic U. S. travel is required; international travel may also be necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.

• Graduate from a paralegal or legal assistance program or have at least two years supervised experience as a paralegal or legal assistant.

• A valid driver's license is required.

• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word for Windows, lotus 1-2-3 and other computer applications.

• A valid driver''s license is required.

• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.