Grama Coordinator / Paralegal

Position Title :

Grama Coordinator / Paralegal

Job Description :

Under the general direction of the Administration Bureau Deputy Chief or designee, determines the factual and analytical research necessary to carry out assignments related to numerous, simultaneously occurring requests for public records. Work includes determining which legal references and resources to use as well as scope of research, responses to government records requests, creating and maintaining the document control system and assisting the organization in designing the proper responses to requests.

This is a professional position requiring independent judgment, a thorough knowledge of legal processes, the Utah Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), legal research methods and the ability to perform and track numerous, simultaneous tasks.

TYPICAL DUTIES :

• Coordinates the receipt of GRAMA requests, outside agency requests for records and information, and subpoenas for the Police Department and respond to such requests and / or assists staff responses to requests with the resources available. Prepares written documents containing the legal analysis of research results for review by department staff and legal advisor. In collaboration with staff members, determines the need for additional factual or analytical data.
• Assists, as needed, in the strategy for information production. Drafts formal, routine legal documents under the direction and supervision of the department’s legal advisor. Responsible for tracking time critical deadlines and responding within the allotted time. Assist prosecuting agencies in obtaining necessary evidentiary documents and information.
• Train and advise internal departments on GRAMA laws and procedures.
• Designs and maintains a master document control system.
• Performs other administrative or paralegal tasks as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFCATIONS :

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

POSITION SALARY RANGE

$26.58 - $45.90

DEPARTMENT

Police

Full Time / Part Time :

Full time

Scheduled Hours : 40