Paralegal

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. 

Licenses and Certificates: None

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. Request information pursuant to applicable statutes and regulations. 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. Assist, process and respond to public requests under the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA). 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. Compile and record statistics on closed and archived files. Ensure legal and other designated textbooks, reference manuals and periodicals are up to date, cataloged, cross-indexed and shelved in an orderly manner.

Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned. 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. 

Please note:  Applicants with a foreign degree 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. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

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.  We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.  

 

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.