Senior Paralegal

Salary : $81,600.00 - $99,192.00 Annually
Location : Fresno
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26RD0020
Department: City Attorney's Department
Division: Legal Proceedings & Consult
Opening Date: 09/11/2026
Closing Date: 10/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 13A


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Position Description
THE POSITION

Under direct supervision, incumbents perform a variety of complex and difficult paralegal services pertaining to civil and/or criminal litigations on behalf of the City of Fresno. Senior Paralegal is an advanced working/lead specialized class in the City Attorney's Office. Incumbent prepares complex and difficult legal documents and pleadings, including proposed interrogatories, replies to interrogatories and summaries of deposition and trial testimony transcripts, and responses to Public Records Act requests.
Incumbents also prepares real estate documents, complex contracts, Public Records Act request responses; conduct investigative work, respond to citizen complaints and participate in a variety of administrative proceedings. The Senior Paralegal work involves frequent public contact, lead direction to other paralegal staff ensuring City codes, regulations, policies and procedures are enforced; ability to present and appear before the hearing officer and/or administrative bodies for administrative appeals, exercise sound, independent judgment, and discretion within general guidelines and operating parameters.
One vacancy exists 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.


Completion of a paralegal training program from an accredited school, and four (4) years of paralegal experience in a law office;
OR
Completion of two (2) years of juris doctorate course work from a school of law, which included course work in writing and research, contracts and civil procedure, and (2) two years of paralegal experience in a law office.


A copy of degree, college transcripts or course work must be uploaded and included in your on-line application for verification of meeting the educational requirement. Applicants lacking the documentation may be rejected.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

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 EXAMINATION 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 Senior Paralegal. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.
The Oral Examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of October 12, 2026.
EOE

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io in advance of the examination.
How To Apply

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.
Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io in advance of the examination.
Bargaining Unit 13

Management Non-Confidential and Non-Management Confidential

City of Fresno Profession Employees Association (CFPEA)
BENEFIT

DESCRIPTION

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.

ANNUAL LEAVE

15.5 - 20 hours per month based on years of service with cash out provisions.

LIFE INSURANCE

Benefit equal to annual salary with a maximum of $150,000; premium paid by the City.

SUPPLEMENTAL SICK

40 hours per fiscal year.


80 hours lifetime maximum.

MANAGEMENT LEAVE

60 hours per fiscal year with cash out provisions, for exempt employees only.

HOLIDAYS

10 City-observed annual holidays, plus birthday and 2 personal days.

LONG TERM DISABILITY

Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.

BUS PASSES

Provided to Supervisors in FAX Operations.

BILINGUAL PREMIUM

$100 per month upon approved certification

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)

Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance, in excess of 240 hours, at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.

RETIREMENT - City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.


DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
Please note that the benefits package described above is specific to permanent full-time employees. Employees engaged on a part-time, temporary, limited, or other basis may have different entitlements.
01


Have you completed a paralegal training program from an accredited school and four (4) years of paralegal experience in a law office?

• Yes
• No

02


Please describe in detail your paralegal experience in a law office. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A".
03


Have you completed two (2) years of juris doctorate course work from a school of law, which included course work in writing and research, contracts and civil procedure and (2) two years of paralegal experience in a law office?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable

Required Question