Paralegal Specialist

Paralegal Specialist

:
PMBOHA-001-001

Location:

Bloomington
Program:
PMB

Wage/Hr:
$30.00
Hours/Week:
28
Minimum Age:
55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has
specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and
part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal
Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the National Park
Service (NPS). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise,
facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array
of other professional skills that support the National Park Service through the
Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period.
Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is
temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is
an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate
enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the
Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE:

An ?

Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW
Solutions. An ?

Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through
a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United
States.

Qualifications:

AA Degree in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal Certificate with minimum additional
experience of 5 year(s) in Paralegal work

Experience in probate law is a plus but not required
Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, MS Outlook
Duties:

This position will support the Department of the Interior, Office of the
Secretary, DAS-Administrative Services, Office of Hearings and Appeals, Probate
Hearings Division. Enrollees will use their legal and administrative skills to
assist Supervisory Judges in their work probating the estates of Indians who die
owning interests in property held in trust by the U.S. government.

Review case files assigned for dockets to ensure completeness and accuracy.
If information is missing, initiate action to seek information that will
complete the case file. Identify potential complications in the case, including
but not limited to discrepancies with family information, inventory issues, and
potential will disputes. Research related cases to obtain verified family
histories and confirm the information of potential heirs. 40%
Use the docketing system to update and maintain the procedural status of
each assigned case, and to schedule hearings in coordination with the assigned
judge. 5%
Prepare notices of probate hearings to be sent to all interested parties, as
well as combined hearing notices that are posted. Assist the judge at hearings
by recording the proceedings, taking attendance and verifying current addresses
of participants, handling exhibits and other duties as needed by the
judge. 10%
Review case record upon completion of the hearing to assist with the judge?s
determination as to the sufficiency of evidence for a final decision. Works with
the judge to schedule supplemental hearings if necessary and prepare documents
to provide opportunities for a party to renounce interest or to otherwise obtain
any necessary additional information. 10%
Draft probate decisions or orders, and review draft decisions and orders
prepared by others for errors. 25%
Provide guidance and assistance to legal assistants and back up legal
assistants with tasks such as scanning and mailings, as needed. 5%
Prepare case-related correspondence. Assist the office with administrative
duties as needed or assigned, including timekeeping, purchasing, and
bill-paying. 5%

Other:

Physical requirements:

Job is primarily sedentary and performed in an office
environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment
free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced
Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW
Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal
opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in
the federal programs.