Municipal Paralegal: Real Estate & Code Enforcement

City-of-Gastonia-; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Gastonia seeks a paralegal to assist City attorneys with legal affairs and related administration. You will draft documents, prepare court actions, and manage calendars under supervision.

Strong research, writing, and independent work are essential. Graduation from a NC Qualified Paralegal Studies Program with an Associate’s in paralegal studies is preferred; experience in municipal government and AI tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• Paralegal education with municipal law exposure preferred.
• Experience in advanced PC applications and research.
• Preference for familiarity with AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Draft ordinances, resolutions, pleadings, legal notices, ads, and contracts.
• Prepare District Court actions to collect debts and enforce codes.
• Schedule calendars, deadlines, and meetings; notify stakeholders.
• File pleadings, lis pendens, liens, ordinances, variances, zoning docs.
• Perform title searches, draft title opinions, and attend closings.
• Route property requests and prepare agenda items for Council action.
• Assist City staff with statutes, ordinances, and code enforcement questions.
• Conduct special research and prepare memoranda as required.
• Maintain real estate, title, and litigation files; assist with records requests.

Skills

Legal research

Paralegal duties

Public records research

Administrative support

Effective communication

Independent work

Education

NC Qualified Paralegal Studies Program

Associate’s degree in paralegal studies

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

City of Gastonia seeks a paralegal to assist City attorneys with legal affairs and related administration. You will draft documents, prepare court actions, and manage calendars under supervision.

Strong research, writing, and independent work are essential. Graduation from a NC Qualified Paralegal Studies Program with an Associate’s in paralegal studies is preferred; experience in municipal government and AI tools is a plus.