Paralegal

Ready to elevate your legal career? As a Paralegal, you’ll play a key role in supporting litigation, preparing essential legal documents, and representing the City in administrative matters. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy investigative work, and have a passion for public service, this is your chance to make a real impact in our community. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Prepare legal documents and pleadings. Prepare and respond to Public Records Act requests. Conduct legal research and draft memoranda. Organize case files, trial documents, and exhibits. Brief witnesses for hearings and trials. Perform investigative work and interview witnesses. Manage case data and respond to inquiries. Present cases before administrative hearing officers. Assist with code enforcement activities. Investigate citizen complaints and prepare cases. Perform related duties as assigned. Duties may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties if called upon for an interview. Explore the job specification for additional position details. Two (2) vacancies exist in the City Attorney's Office. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months. The Requirements Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and do not assure placement on the eligible list: OPTION 1: Completion of a paralegal training program from an accredited school AND One (1) year of paralegal experience in a law office. OPTION 2: Completion of one (1) year of juris doctorate course work from a school of law, which included course work in writing and research, contracts, and civil procedure. APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS. Applications lacking the attachment may be rejected. Additional Requirements The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno and sign a confidentiality agreement. The Selection Process The examination process may consist of the following: Application Review - Qualifying Only: Applications submitted will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to the panel interview. Selection of the most qualified candidates will be based upon those applications demonstrating the greatest breadth and depth of applicable training, experience, and education. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for a proper evaluation. Oral Examination - (100%): A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job related oral examination to assess a candidate's knowledge of legal terminology and procedures related to the court systems and civil process; ability to conduct research, prepare legal documents and make clear and persuasive oral presentations; exercise sound, independent judgment and establish effective working relationships or other topics related to a candidate's training, experience and qualifications for the position of Paralegal. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list. The oral examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of October 19th, 2026. Veteran’s Preference If an examination is conducted for a position within the classified service, qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score. Candidates must submit a copy of their DD214 Member 4 form or electronic copy indicating honorable discharge with each application prior to the filing deadline. #J-18808-Ljbffr