Municipal Paralegal - Hybrid Work & Public Service Impact

Town of Garner; Garner (NC); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Garner is seeking a qualified paralegal to join its Legal Services Department in Garner, NC. The role supports municipal law practice with opportunities in real estate, contracts, civil litigation, and code enforcement.

Hybrid work opportunities may be available; the position reports to the Town Attorney and requires strong initiative, integrity, and effective communication with staff and the public.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Paralegal Program or Legal Studies with two years experience in law office or similar environment supporting areas of legal practice such as title searches, contract review, drafting and editing legal documents, litigation support, and/or law office administrative support OR
• Bachelor Degree in a related field with one year of experience in a law office or similar environment supporting areas of legal practice such as title searches, contract review, drafting and editing legal documents, litigation support, and/or law office administrative support
• Proficient at using the NC Enterprise Justice Portal and E-File and Serve systems AND
• Notary Public in good standing or the ability to obtain within 12 months of employment
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Conduct long-term and short-term legal research projects.
• Assist in the interpretation and explanation of federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct real property title searches and participate in negotiated acquisitions of land and easements.
• Review contracts, leases, and other agreements for compliance with State and federal law and Town ordinances and policies.
• Draft agenda memoranda, reports, resolutions, and ordinances for Town Council meetings.
• Document preparation necessary for litigation including pleadings, summons and complaints, motions, notices, calendar requests, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses and supporting exhibits.
• Assist with preparation for hearings/mediations/trials; schedule mediations and depositions; communicate with court personnel, and others to facilitate progress of cases.
• Assist with the Legal Intern program.
• Participate in site visits to potential acquisition properties and meet with property owners or property acquisition consultants.
• Manage general legal department administrative tasks, including budgeting, scheduling meetings, processing invoices, tracking correspondence, delivering and retrieving documents from off-site locations, and preparing reports.
• Performs other appropriate duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal research

Contract review

Drafting legal documents

Litigation support

Notary Public

Driver's license

Education

Associate Degree in Paralegal Program or Legal Studies

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice/Political Science/Paralegal Studies

Tools

NC Enterprise Justice Portal

E-File & Serve systems

Job description

The Town of Garner is seeking a qualified paralegal to join its Legal Services Department in Garner, NC. The role supports municipal law practice with opportunities in real estate, contracts, civil litigation, and code enforcement.

Hybrid work opportunities may be available; the position reports to the Town Attorney and requires strong initiative, integrity, and effective communication with staff and the public.