Legal Administrative Specialist

City of Worcester; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Worcester seeks a Legal Administrative Specialist for its Law Department. This role involves high-level administrative support, legal research, and document preparation, requiring strong organizational and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in a legal environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a legal/office setting.
• Three years experience providing clerical assistance or customer service.
• Experience in legal research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the City Solicitor and Law Department.
• Write legal memoranda and prepare legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and assist with filings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Legal research proficiency

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Ability to handle confidential information

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or related field

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Westlaw or other legal research software

Job description

The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for a Legal

Administrative Specialist (Principal Staff Assistant) to join the

fast-paced, high-volume collaborative and congenial Law Department.

Under the direction of the Director of Administration & Operations and

the City Solicitor, the position is responsible for the provision of

high level administrative and clerical services in support of the City

Solicitor and the Law Department. The employee will research points of

law, write legal memoranda, prepare and organize legal document such as

contracts and licenses, proofread, draft and submit legal documents and

court filings, process payments, manage and organize files, calendars

and schedule meetings, assist in technical support, and perform such

other duties and tasks as assigned by the City Solicitor. Bilingual

Applicants Are Encouraged To Apply. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND

ABILITIES: \~ Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. \~

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. \~ Proficiency in

legal research tools and office software. \~ Knowledge of legal

terminology and court procedures. \~ Attention to detail and ability to

handle confidential information. \~ Knowledge of Massachusetts General

Laws. \~ Knowledge of various office routines, city rules and

regulations. \~ Knowledge of data processing, word processing, basic

bookkeeping. \~ Knowledge of investigative techniques for claims \~

Ability to communicate and interact with the public. \~ Ability to work

under pressure. \~ Ability to handle public complaints, inquiries. \~

Ability to answer telephone, greet visitors. \~ Ability to conduct

non-complex legal research. \~ Ability to work professionally and

cooperatively with the public, all levels of staff, and executive

management. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: \~ Bachelor\'s degree, paralegal

studies, legal studies, or related field OR. o Any equivalent

combination of education, training and five (5) years of experience

which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform

the essential functions of the job. \~ Three (3) years of related

experience providing customer service and/or clerical assistance in a

legal/office setting \~ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite \~

Experience performing legal research \~ Excellent communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: \~ Paralegal Certificate \~ Five (5) years of

related experience providing customer service and/or clerical assistance

in a legal/office setting \~ Two (2) years of experience conducting

legal research \~ Experience conducting research via Westlaw or other

legal research software \~ Municipal law experience \~ Claims

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