8173-Legal Assistant

Recruitment: REF60030W Responsibilities Investigates, collects, and compiles case materials and documentary evidence in criminal and civil cases, including contract and personal injury litigation. Drafts complaints, affidavits, motions, interrogatories and other pleadings connected with trial preparation and discovery; interviews witnesses and assists the attorney at trial or at depositions. Performs legal research and assists in the preparation of contracts, leases, briefs and legal opinions; may perform statistical research required for litigation. Assists in the preparation of legislation, including research of existing statutes and regulations, review of existing legislation for possible conflicts with proposed legislation and analysis or digesting of proposed legislation. As assigned, maintains a tracking system for adjusting claims against the City, coordinates investigation and departmental review of claims and communicates with members of the public and departmental representatives relative to claims against the City. Corresponds and communicates with attorneys, representatives of other governmental agencies and the general public. As assigned, reviews and analyzes discovery, depositions, exhibits, and pleadings to extract facts pertinent to issues argued in the brief; may organize and assemble exhibits, affidavits and other legal documents for use in preparing hearings and trials. Interviews citizens with complaints and obtains information for appropriate City legal department; may observe a variety of legal conferences and proceedings; when assigned, attends and observes courtroom activities. Qualifications Certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association. Substitution: the required education may be substituted by other qualifying combinations of education and experience as described in the California Business and Professions Code Section 6450 for Paralegals. Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. Equal Opportunity Statement The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr City and County of San Francisco