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**[ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

**[[PARALEGAL- TRIAL DIVISION

[DEPARTMENT:[ Prosecuting Attorney

[HIRING RANGE:[ $22.18-$24.65**[/hour based on education and position related experience. Longevity pay after 3 years.

[BENEFITS OFFERED:[ Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Free LTD [Insurance; Free Health Clinic;[ *Retirement Pension; 13 Paid *[Holidays annually; Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

[POSITION TO BE FILLED:[ ASAP

[HOURS and DAYS OF WORK:[ 40 hours/week; Monday thru Friday

[LOCATION OF POSITION:[ Elkhart

[TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:[ None

*[JOB SUMMARY: *[Responsible for answering main phone line with the ability to screen and direct callers to the appropriate department or individual. Respond to emails from the courts, the public, law enforcement, defense attorneys, witnesses and victims; collects documents from the public; provides accurate information regarding services, policies, and procedures as well as providing assistance to Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys.

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• High school diploma or GED and 18 months related training and/or education beyond high school; Paralegal certificate preferred
• Knowledge of Elkhart County courts system and operations, including laws and legal terminology, administrative regulations, and official court policies and practices; ability to apply appropriate procedures to assigned duties accordingly
• Knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and ability to type with speed and accuracy
• Ability to prepare pleadings, petitions, related correspondence, and reports

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[[For additional information or to apply, visit [[[www.elkhartcounty.com**[[ and click [Employment Opportunities

[[Elkhart County Human Resources *[[117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526 *[Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750 ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-CA"}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-CA"}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-CA"}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-CA"}](http://www.elkhartcounty.com)]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-CA"}**

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

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