Paralegal Legal Editor

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Paralegal (Legal Editor)
Duties: Manages docket of assigned cases, including maintenance of the official records of those proceedings and the Office of Hearing Officer’s electronic docket. Receives, compiles, and organizes information for the preparation of various documents, including orders and decisions. Monitors case deadlines and assists the Hearing Officers with effectively managing their case dockets, including monitoring their cases when they are away at hearings and consulting with the Chief Hearing Officer and Deputy Chief Hearing Officer as necessary to determine if action must be taken. Acts as liaison between parties and Hearing Officers to facilitate resolution of pre-hearing motions and requests, serving as a knowledgeable resource for information regarding the Office of Hearing Officers’ policies, procedures, programs, objectives, and operational functions. Anticipates and resolves issues that may arise during the course of the case. Prepares a variety of documents for the Hearing Officers, including notices, orders, and correspondence. Proofreads and cite checks draft decisions, orders, and other documents prepared by Hearing Officers; ensures efficient completion of the proofreading process, verifies facts from case records; ensures that final decisions and orders are in proper form and are properly served on the parties; circulates final decisions to appropriate departments. Examines pleadings to ensure their accuracy and completeness; identifies if any filings have restricted or personal confidential information that needs to be redacted; contacts attorneys or parties if submitted pleadings and other documents do not comply with Code of Procedure or the Office of Hearing Officers’ procedures. Attends pre-hearing conferences and hearings at the discretion of the Hearing Officers to assist with the conduct of the hearing and the management of evidence. Compiles statistical information and reports as required. Participates in special projects at the request of the manager, the Chief Hearing Officer, or the Deputy Chief Hearing Officer.

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