Paralegal - (Mayetta, KS)

CLOSING DATE: 01/18/2019 GRADE: 10 TIER: 2 DEPARTMENT: Attorney SUPERVISOR: Tribal Attorney SUMMARY: This position will assist and report to the Tribal Attorney and shall perform specifically delegated substantive legal work. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, and contracts. Organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system. Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits. Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, and contracts. File pleadings with court clerk. Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents. Call upon witnesses to testify at hearing. Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.