Legal Support

Jobs in this family assist attorneys, adjudicators, and legal technical experts in handling legal matters.

Typical functions

The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

  • Prepare calendar and schedule of cases.
  • Issue court orders.
  • Review reports and distribute legal documents to attorneys and hearings officers.
  • Contact witnesses and lawyers regarding changes and calendar updates.

The work assigned to positions in this series ranges from providing and coordinating administrative legal support to researching and investigating legal matters and/or assisting an attorney in drafting and filing legal documents.

Docket Clerk

This is a vocational level position accountable for preparation of the schedule of cases in adjudicatory or administrative hearings.  An employee is responsible for reviewing and distributing legal documents to attorneys and hearings officers, contacting witnesses and lawyers, and preparing orders for the court.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

Knowledge of basic legal terminology and the legal process. Knowledge of office policy and procedures and computer software. Ability to manage and organize multiple calendars and schedules.

Typical qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years of related experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Pay grade
G4

Senior Docket Clerk

This is a supervisory position accountable for overseeing the work of docket clerks in scheduling cases in adjudicatory or administrative hearings. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations, training, planning and assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Oversight of work requires the employee to have the knowledge and skills to perform, monitor, and review work.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

In addition to those identified in the previous level: Knowledge of the principles of office management and supervision. Ability to interpret federal, state, and/or agency regulations and procedures. Ability to train, assign, and evaluate the work of staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement and discretion.

Typical qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent and 2-4 years of related experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Pay grade
G5

Legal Assistant

This is a first-level legal support position responsible for assisting in the preparation of legal documents, scheduling meetings, and preparing reports. Under the guidance and direction of an attorney, an employee performs research on legal issues, files legal documents, and drafts legal instruments and correspondence.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

In addition to those identified in the previous levels: Knowledge of legal concepts, court proceedings and federal and state laws. Knowledge of investigative strategies and processes. Ability to recognize and evaluate relevant facts. Ability to draft legal documents. Ability to make analytical and logical decisions.

Typical qualifications

Associate degree or 2-4 years of experience in a legal environment. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Pay grade
G7

Paralegal

This is a second-level legal support position accountable for performing legal research and drafting legal instruments and correspondence under the general direction of an attorney. An employee in this position is accountable for researching legal issues, investigating facts, and assisting attorneys in drafting and filing legal documents, and pursuing legal matters. May supervise lower level staff.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

In addition to those identified in the previous levels: Ability to conduct investigations and legal research. Ability to summarize testimony and facts and draft legal instruments and correspondence.

Typical qualifications

Associate degree, 1-3 years of experience, and a paralegal certification; or 5 or more years of experience in a legal environment. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Pay grade
G8

General Structure

Annual Semi-Monthly
Range Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
G1 $34,992.00 $38,928.00 $1,458.00 $1,622.00
G2 $34,992.00 $43,104.00 $1,458.00 $1,796.00
G3 $34,992.00 $46,848.00 $1,458.00 $1,952.00
G4 $34,992.00 $50,880.00 $1,458.00 $2,120.00
G5 $34,992.00 $55,368.00 $1,458.00 $2,307.00
G6 $34,992.00 $59,856.00 $1,458.00 $2,494.00
G7 $34,992.00 $65,232.00 $1,458.00 $2,718.00
G8 $34,992.00 $70,920.00 $1,458.00 $2,955.00
G9 $34,992.00 $77,784.00 $1,458.00 $3,241.00
G10 $41,208.00 $83,784.00 $1,717.00 $3,491.00
G11 $45,984.00 $91,104.00 $1,916.00 $3,796.00
G12 $46,464.00 $99,000.00 $1,936.00 $4,125.00
G13 $51,552.00 $112,176.00 $2,148.00 $4,674.00
G14 $52,080.00 $121,824.00 $2,170.00 $5,076.00
G15 $59,064.00 $132,432.00 $2,461.00 $5,518.00
G16 $72,336.00 $146,448.00 $3,014.00 $6,102.00