Paralegal **Urgent**

Paralegal

Department: ATTRNYS AND PARALEGALS

Education and Experience: An accredited Associate's degree or higher in paralegal or legal assistant studies, or a related field, plus three (3) years' experience as a paralegal or performing office support work in a legal setting. Under general supervision, provide paralegal services in research and document preparation for an attorney as assigned.

Conduct standard research and analysis of facts and applicable laws and cases, as instructed by attorney being supported. Involves: Utilize on-line research services and other computer-based and written resources. Assist in investigation of facts, statutes, regulations and case law to identify causes of action and prepare cases appropriately. Obtain pertinent information regarding legal matters. Track legislation and serve as a liaison to area of assignment, if required. Compose, proof and correct designated legal correspondence and related documents for review and approval of attorney supported. Involves: Prepare initial and final drafts including, but not limited to, business letters, internal memoranda, legal opinions, appeals, pleadings, subpoenas, interrogatories, requests for production, deposition notices, ordinances, resolutions, settlement agreements, contracts, deeds and debt collection using a computer and word processing software. Prepare and assemble administrative and litigation reports. Transcribe dictated correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other legal documents. Maintain legal filing system and law library, and perform allied records management as delegated. Involves: Enter data, and monitor and update general legal, utility master and legislative folders, binders and electronic media, and TPIA logs. File legal documents with court clerks and administrative agencies. Manage records maintenance of workers' compensation, environmental, bankruptcy, personnel, prosecution and other legal matters. Ensure legal and other designated textbooks, reference manuals and periodicals are up to date, cataloged, cross-indexed and shelved in an orderly manner. Involves: Assist with collection from individuals who are delinquent in payment of ad valorem taxes, utilities fees, property damage claims, workers compensation, subrogation or other fees due the City.

Note: This is an unclassified contract position.

Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. Please Note: This is a new advertisement for Paralegal. Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as "See résumé" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.