General Description
Under minimal supervision, performs paralegal services for, and on behalf of, the City. This position requires the exercise of initiative and independent judgment on matters of significance involving the City's general operations. Assists with case planning, development, and management, legal research, interviews clients, gather facts and retrieves information, drafts and analyzes legal documents and collects, compiles, and utilizes technical knowledge, to make recommendations to an attorney. This position requires the ability to type 35+ wpm, and knowledge in Microsoft Office suite
Distinguishing Characteristics
Sr. Paralegal is distinguished from the Paralegal class by the technical knowledge and experience that is required to perform the job. Sr. Paralegal possess an enhanced level of expertise and knowledge, with a higher degree of autonomy with greater responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree in related field and two (2) years of directly related experience.
*Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Special Job Requirements
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENCY:
Environment/Working Conditions
This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Pre-employment Medical Testing Requirements
None
Other Information
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Occupational Group Code: 05
Occupation Group Description:
Legal and Judicial
EEO Job Category Code: F
EEO Job Category Description:
Office and Clerical
Organizational Level: First
Level Employee
NCCI: 8820
Bargaining Unit: CWA
Driving Requirements
The following information pertains to driving requirements for this classification with the City of Tucson. Under "Driving Level" None, Secondary or Primary, refers to the driving responsibility as it relates to the essential functions of the classification. License Type, is just that, the type of Arizona Driving License required for the classification. If the position requires a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), the endorsements will be listed under "Endorsements." Under Safety Sensitive a "Yes" means employees with this classification are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. License Type A,B,C,D,or M may require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. Exceptions to classification driving requirement's may exist based on position.
Driving Level: Secondary
License Type: Valid and Unrestricted Class D - Driver
CDL Endorsements: None
Safety Sensitive: No
Job Description Disclaimer
This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. They are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.