Paralegal

Paralegal Position

Bring your legal expertise to a job where every day is different and your impact is real. The City of Newport is seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented, and adaptable Paralegal to support the City Attorney's Office. This role offers flexibility, with nearly 100% remote work, while requiring occasional onsite presence in Newport for meetings, hearings, trainings, and other essential activities. Oregon-based residents preferred.

If you thrive in an environment where no two days look exactly the same, enjoy complex legal problem-solving, and excel at juggling multiple priorities, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

You will play a critical role in supporting the City Attorney through a wide range of legal, analytical, and administrative responsibilities. In this position, you will:

• Conduct comprehensive legal research across case law, legislative history, administrative rules, agency guidance, and city policies.
• Draft, review, and edit complex legal and administrative documents, including pleadings, contracts, leases, ordinances, resolutions, easements, intergovernmental agreements, memoranda, staff reports, and presentations, under the supervision of the City Attorney. Ensure documents are accurate and properly formatted.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the City Attorney by analyzing facts, identifying issues, and assisting in developing strategies and legal solutions.
• Support litigation preparation, including filing documents using electronic court filing systems.
• Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and legal standards impacting city operations.
• Organize and maintain office files; assist with records retention and destruction in compliance with state law and city policy.
• Track and calendar key deadlines, hearings, and events.
• Communicate with city departments, courts, external parties, and the public to coordinate and obtain necessary information.
• Manage billing records and assist with expense tracking and reporting.
• Perform a variety of administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, proofreading, generating reports and spreadsheets, copying, printing, scanning, mailing, and filing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

The ideal candidate will bring a blend of legal expertise, analytical skill, and professional flexibility, including:

• Experience working within an Oregon-based public agency or municipal law environment.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and document formats.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct detailed legal research and synthesize complex information.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a focus on clarity and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining strong communication with the City Attorney's Office.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Proficiency with legal research tools, electronic filing systems, and standard office software.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong working relationships across departments.
• Flexibility to work occasionally onsite in Newport for required meetings, hearings, trainings, or special projects.

Applications received by August 31, 2026, will receive first review, but the position will remain open until filled.

The City of Newport is not only a great place to serve - it's a great place to thrive. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future.

• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and your family
• Access to City-funded retirement benefits
• Employee Wellness Program with resources to support physical and mental health
• Free Recreation Center and Aquatic Center membership for you and your family to stay active and connected to the community
• Plus, generous paid leave, training opportunities, and career development

Like the idea of working remotely, but also want to relocate to Newport? Depending on availability, we'll help you settle in with short-term housing - a furnished apartment with a partial rent subsidy for your first three months. Just bring your clothes!