Municipal Paralegal — City Attorney Support

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking a Paralegal to assist one or more Assistant City Attorneys with legal research, document preparation, and discovery tasks. You will collect evidence, organize case files, and draft pleadings and related documents.

With 3 years of municipal law experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field, you will support trial preparation, coordinate with witnesses, and help maintain the city's civil and criminal case records. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• 3 years of municipal law experience or equivalent preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Ability to prepare routine legal documents and handle discovery tasks.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for discovery and assist with witness preparation for trial, deposition, or hearings.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, and the scheduling of trials; organize documents and exhibits.
• Intake and update city ordinances; ensure accuracy in printing and monitor related information dissemination.
• Collect documentary evidence from city departments; interview witnesses and summarize depositions.
• Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, and responses; maintain case files and trial notebooks.
• Authenticate medical, employment, or business records as needed and check writ histories.
• Perform any other work as needed or assigned.

Skills

Office procedures

Civil & criminal law knowledge

Court procedures

Legal research

Analyzing facts

Grammar & punctuation

Oral & written communication

Customer service

Office software

Pressure handling

Document drafting

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Legal Services, Business Management, or Administration or a related field

Job description

The City of Dallas is seeking a Paralegal to assist one or more Assistant City Attorneys with legal research, document preparation, and discovery tasks. You will collect evidence, organize case files, and draft pleadings and related documents.

With 3 years of municipal law experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field, you will support trial preparation, coordinate with witnesses, and help maintain the city's civil and criminal case records. Equal Opportunity Employer.