NB-FT-Paralegal - Common Council (IN, South Bend)

City of South Bend; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of South Bend is seeking a Paralegal or Legal Assistant to provide administrative and paralegal support to the South Bend Common Council. This role will involve legal research, drafting legal documents, and maintaining confidentiality for sensitive information. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree and relevant experience in a legal environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and/or at least three years of paralegal/administrative experience.
• Strong confidentiality and discretion required.
• Effective at legal drafting and supporting legislative processes.

Responsibilities

• Provides support for South Bend Common Council and Attorney.
• Performs legal research on state legislation.
• Drafts legal documents and resolutions.

Skills

Legal research

Confidentiality

Administrative support

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Salary:? $60,000

POSITION SUMMARY: The Paralegal or Legal Assistant provides administrative and paralegal support for the South Bend Common Council, its individual members, and the Common Council Attorney while exercising a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

? Provides support for South Bend Common Council and the South Bend Common Council Attorney.

? Performs legal research primarily regarding recently passed or proposed state legislation.

? Prepares draft Special Resolutions and Special Proclamations for the Council and Council Attorney.

? Performs legal research as requested by Council members or Council Attorney regarding proposed Ordinances and Resolutions.

? Prepares drafts of legal documents.

? Coordinates or participates in special projects as assigned.

? Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

? Assumes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor?s Degree and/or at least three (3) years of paralegal or legal administrative experience.