Salary Information
Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.
**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and MCCP Board Rules & Regulations**
Nature of Work
The
fundamental reason this position exists is to provide paraprofessional and
administrative support to the City Attorney’s Office. Primary work is in the
area of civil defense litigation but also includes work involved in
researching, analyzing, and investigating legal matters and drafting legal
documents. The incumbent works with the City Attorney and legal staff to manage
the legal case load incurred by the City. This position reports directly to the
City Attorney.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have a
paralegal certificate and at least one year of recent paralegal experience OR
at least two years of recent responsible paralegal experience. Preferred experience
would be work done within the last ten (10) years.
Note: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.
Kind of Examination
Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the
City of Montgomery Legal Department. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, a selection device will be administered to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.
Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery City-County Personnel's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.
Additional Information
Only City of Montgomery Legal Department employees who have completed their probationary period and meet the minimum qualifications are eligible to apply.
