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Paralegal Technician Assistant (Posting #004-23)
Paralegal Technician Assistant
Job Posting #004-23
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking qualified individuals to fill Paralegal Technician Assistant positions located throughout the State of New Jersey.
NOTE: Positions located throughout all counties in New Jersey. Please complete the Paralegal Technician Assistant Area of Interest Form (https://www.nj.gov/dcf/documents/about/employment/AREA_OF_INTEREST_PARALEGAL.pdf) and submit it along with your resume and cover letter. Failure to do so may delay processing of your resume.
SPECIAL NOTE: This position may be eligible to work remotely for up to two days in a calendar week.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the close supervision of a supervisory official, assists in researching laws, rules, and regulations, investigating facts, and preparing documents for use in briefs, pleadings, appeals, and other legal actions; does other related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or, an Associate Degree and a Certificate of Proficiency in Paralegal Studies. NOTE: A Juris Doctorate (JD) degree may be substituted for the above education requirement. NOTE: Rule 1:20-20(a) prohibits attorneys that have been disbarred, resigned with prejudice, transferred to disability-inactive status, or under suspension from the practice of law in this or any other jurisdiction from being employed as paralegals/legal assistants in the state of New Jersey.
RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented on the resume only. Applicants who possess a degree from a college or university outside the United States must provide an evaluation of one’s transcripts from a recognized evaluation service at the time of submission by the above closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.
VETERANS PREFERENCE: Are you a veteran? If so, proof of your NJ Veterans Preference is required at application. Please provide a copy of your New Jersey Civil Service Commission NOTIFICATION OF VETERANS STATUS along with your cover letter and resume. For information on how to apply for Veterans Preference in the State of NJ, please visit the Civil Service Commission's website at http://www.state.nj.us/csc/seekers/veterans.
LICENSE: Appointees are required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey to perform the essential functions of the position.
RESIDENCY LAW: Please refer to the New Jersey Department of Children and Families’ website at www.state.nj.us/dcf.
SALARY: $40,719.93 - $57,034.14
TO APPLY: You must submit a cover letter, resume and area of interest as a single PDF document, saving all PDFs by your Last Name, First Name. Please indicate in your cover letter the Posting # and where you found this job opportunity.
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The Department of Children and Families is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment which reflects the diversity of the state we serve.