Paralegal

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Position Description

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. Apply now!

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.

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.

How To Apply

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support 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 Careers Homepage. 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.

Benefits

Bargaining Unit 13Management Non-Confidential and Non-Management ConfidentialCity 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 otherqualifiedleave 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.