Monmouth County

Paralegal Specialist - Prosecutor's Office

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$45,000

• The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is currently seeking Paralegal Specialists to assist in the preparation of cases for legal action, to include but not limited to, conducting assigned legal research, gathering documentation and media, assisting in the preparation of legal documents, utilizing various databases and digital media applications, and assisting in Court including operating technical presentation equipment, along with other related duties.
  
  Candidates must be graduates of an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal Studies, or an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree and a Certificate of Proficiency in Paralegal Studies.
  
  More information about the position can be found online at http://info.acsc.state.nj.us/jobspec/02593.htm. Starting salary is set at a non-negotiable $39,000 per year. This will be a provisional position pending the outcome of a required N.J. Civil Service exam and subsequent probationary period.
  Working hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday along with a minimum of two (2) individual weekend day/holiday shifts per year.
  
  Paralegal Specialists are full-time County employees, and therefore, are entitled to a range of benefits, including health insurance, a prescription plan, a dental plan, enrollment in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and a 457 Deferred Compensation plan. Additionally, Paralegal Specialists receive vacation, personal, and sick time annually. Information about County of Monmouth Benefit Plans can viewed at https://www.co.monmouth.nj.us/page.aspx?ID=3220.
  
  Candidates seeking consideration should immediately apply by submitting a cover letter indicating availability to begin employment and resume to Jacqueline Howes at the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, 132 Jerseyville Avenue, Freehold, New Jersey, 07728-1789, or via email to jhowes@mcponj.org.
  
  Please be advised, all Monmouth County positions are on site. There are no provisions to work remotely.

• Individuals will only be considered if they possess the minimum requirements listed above.
• All applicants: In order to be considered for a job opening, an Application for Employment must be completed for each position. Resumes may be attached but are not considered as substitution for a fully completed job application form. mc-humanresources@co.monmouth.nj.us
• Mail: Completed applications referencing the job title code on the application to: County of Monmouth, Human Resources Department, 1 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
• Phone: To request a Job Application be mailed to you, call 732-431-7300
• In Person: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

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