Paralegal #2312-5143-01
- Date Opened
- Friday, December 22, 2023 12:01 AM
- Close Date
- Sunday, January 14, 2024 11:59 PM
- Section
- Corporation Counsel
- Salary
- Within Local 3144 Range 7: $55,035 - $67,262 annualized
- Telework Eligible
- Yes
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
This is a professional, legal assistance position requiring the ability to work under the supervision of attorneys; to understand and solve given legal problems; to conduct investigations for a variety of cases as requested by attorneys.
The job will require legal research skills and a willingness to work independently once given a problem. This position involves performing legal research and writing, preparing draft trial pleadings, contractual documents, and agreements, responding to trial discovery, coordinating fact-gathering activities in a variety of cases, and organizing, monitoring, and maintaining case files and other assignments under the direction and supervision of attorneys. The Paralegal is expected to exercise independent, professional judgment to maintain client confidences and to perform work assignments within established time frames. The work will be under the direct supervision of the Corporation Counsel and other staff attorneys.
Hybrid remote options may be available once work routines are established.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares draft legal pleadings, including appearances, answers, motions, and memoranda under the direction and supervision of staff attorneys.
- Maintains case documents in proper order, both in paper files and digital database.
- Maintains and updates office digital databases, ensuring accurate and organized case information for easy retrieval.
- Prepares drafts of simple contracts for review and revision by attorneys.
- Conducts investigations as assigned by attorneys by asking employees and/or department heads, as witnesses, a variety of questions relevant to the case in question; prepares accurate reports of such investigations upon request.
- Schedules and coordinates depositions, ensuring all parties are informed and necessary documents are prepared.
- Interviews witnesses as requested by attorneys.
- Schedules & notices public meetings; prepares meeting agendas & minutes; posts minutes to City website in compliance with public meeting laws; and provide other support to attorneys as requested.
- Schedule meetings & webinars for attorneys using current approved technologies.
- Provides administrative support for attorneys.
- Performs related work as required.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in a Legal Studies/Paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association; One to three years’ experience in a law office, performing tasks such as legal research, document drafting and memoranda writing, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of legal research techniques, understanding case law and statutory materials.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of civil law.
- Knowledge of legal documents, pleadings, and litigation procedures.
- Proficiency in using legal software and applications for research, document preparation, and case management.
- Proficiency in utilizing office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Zoom.
- Ability to understand legal issues and to do statutory and case law research.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals to enhance investigative work assigned by staff attorneys.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of case files for investigative purposes.
- Ability to express ideas clearly both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
- Must possess strong organizational skills to effectively prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Must demonstrate high ethical standards, maintaining confidentiality and upholding professional integrity in all interactions.
SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a Special Fund, "Non-Tested" position.
This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; the salary is within Local 3144, Range 7.
Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.
Special Funded employees shall not be covered by the City pension but shall continue to be covered by Social Security. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy*, and (3) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.
Selection Plan
Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources after the closing date.
It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process, and in some cases, this information may be used to determine the eligibility list.
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