Paralegal Property Law

The City of Springfield Attorney's office is seeking a Paralegal to join our legal team in the Prosecutor's Office . The Law Department represents the City in all legal matters including civil actions brought by or against the City. The mission statement of the Law Department is to provide quality, professional legal services to the government of the City of Springfield and to provide leadership in areas requiring legal expertise.

The Prosecutor's Office represents the city in prosecuting violations of city ordinances, handles citizen complaints, provides information services to citizens, presents at seminars, and provides information for local businesses on shoplifting, trespassing, property destruction, and other violations.

Our paralegals have unparalleled opportunities to take responsibility for assisting in preparing, reviewing and summarizing legal documents and contracts; and conducting legal research involving advanced and complex issues. Our paralegals work autonomously in a litigation support role, and assist in the preparation of cases for both nonjury and jury trials and other hearings.

Join a diverse legal team that allows you to learn a variety of legal areas, and to play a role in visible issues that have an impact on public policy!

These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

Experience, Education, and Training

Associates degree in Legal Studies or related discipline with at least 12 hours of legal course work such as civil trial procedures, legal research and writing, ethics and introduction to law;

Bachelor's Degree in a related field with listed course work;

At least six months of litigation or transactional law experience.

MUST BE ABLE TO TYPE 50 WPM - AND PASS A TYPING TEST PRIOR TO INTERVIEWING.

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, View phone number on click.appcast.io, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

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