Paralegal, Health and Human Services

About The Role

• Location: 195 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116, United States
• Status: Full-Time
• Work Arrangement: In-Office / On-Site
• Background Check: Required
• Drug Test: Required - No

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research.
• Compile and organize information obtained from the client.
• Review and manage case files and maintain document control and management.
• Search public and private records.
• Draft routine legal documents.
• Assist attorneys in preparing and formatting electronic pleadings, motions, and other documents for filing in state and federal courts and other forums.
• Assist attorneys in case preparation, including preparing documents for trial or a hearing.
• Assist attorneys in locating, obtaining, tracking, and disseminating information and evidence.
• Produce quality work product, occasionally under tight deadlines.
• Work in a team environment.
• Write or draft briefs, correspondence, reports, documents, and/or other written materials.
• Analyze, summarize, and/or review data; report findings, interpret results, and/or make recommendations.
• Search, retrieve, and/or research public and private records in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
• Maintain document control, tracking, and tracing.
• Review case files and/or trial folders; assist with document review, privilege review, and production workflows.
• Prepare trial or hearing materials, including organizing evidence and preparing trial documents and exhibits.
• File pleadings with state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with procedural and formatting rules.
• Maintain case calendars and track deadlines.
• Manage trial exhibits and evidence; ensure procedures are followed/completed; take notes and make observations during proceedings; participate in planning and strategy sessions.
• Assist in legal hold processes, including drafting, disseminating, and tracking documentation and records of compliance.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proven ability to learn and use technology.
• Demonstrated experience in organization skills (electronic and paper files).
• Demonstrated experience in research skills (legal and factual).
• Demonstrated ability to draft, proofread, and cite-check legal documents including briefs, discovery responses, subpoenas, and disclosures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Outlook.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace.
• Proficiency with Westlaw/Westlaw Next.
• Proficiency with Adobe Pro.
• Experience with electronic discovery systems.
• Skilled in independent decision-making and complex legal tasks.
• Skilled in effective case management.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience with e-discovery tools such as Everlaw is preferred.

Qualifications

• An associate's degree in paralegal studies or a related bachelor's degree and relevant paralegal experience; OR
• National certification (NALA, NFPA, or NALS) and relevant paralegal experience.
• May be underfilled as a paralegal trainee.
• Sufficient direct legal experience to be given moderate independence in planning and completing assignments.

About The Division Of Environment, Health And Human Services

• The Division consists of two sections: The Environment Section (supporting the Department of Environmental Quality) and the Health and Human Services Section (supporting the Department of Health and Human Services). The successful applicant may support either section.

Salary

• $33.59 - $50.90 Hourly Wage

Recruiter

• Desi Crane | [email protected] | 801-597-4659

Application Deadline

• 1/1/2027