Paralegal

Carrollton Texas; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City Attorney’s Office in Carrollton, Texas, seeks a Paralegal to assist the City Attorney staff by drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents; researching statutory and case law; and supporting litigation matters.

The role requires confidentiality, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy office. Five years of related experience and a paralegal certification (or within 3 years) are required.

Qualifications

• 5 years progressively responsible related experience in a law office or court.
• Paralegal Certification or obtain certification within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Draft ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents for review.
• Draft contracts of sale, deeds, easements, and other real estate documents.
• Review, analyze and revise prepared contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents.
• Research statutory and case law using computer-based and library resources; provide analysis to attorney on findings.
• Support City Attorney staff in civil litigation: pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions.
• Assist with Public Information Act process.
• Assist in gathering and preparing evidence for trials and hearings.
• Respond to inquiries on statutes, ordinances, and City matters as directed by supervising attorney.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Research skills

Written communication

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Ethics

Education

Paralegal certification

Job description

JOB TITLE: Paralegal

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: City Attorney’s Office

REPORTS TO: City Attorney

SUMMARY

Responsible for directly assisting the City Attorney staff, applying knowledge of law and legal procedures in drafting and reviewing documents, researching statutory and case law, assisting in litigation matters, and special projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Draft ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents for review;
• draft contracts of sale, deeds, easements, and other real estate documents;
• review, analyze and/or revise prepared contracts, ordinances, resolution, and other legal documents.
• Research statutory and case law using computer based and traditional library resources and provide analysis to attorney on findings.
• Support City Attorney staff in all stages of civil litigation including drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, deposition, and trial preparation.
• Provide assistance with Public Information Act process.
• Assist in gathering and preparing evidence and information for trials and hearings.
• Respond to internal and external calls for information on statutes, ordinances, and other City related matters as authorized by supervising attorney.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and ethics of legal profession
• Knowledge of legal terminology and format
• Skilled in written and verbal communication to a variety of individuals
• Skilled in providing customer service
• Skilled in maintaining records
• Skilled in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and composure in stressful and sensitive situations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years progressively responsible related experience in a law office or court
• Paralegal Certification or obtain certification within 3 years.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequent reaching, sitting, standing, walking, talking, seeing, hearing, and manual dexterity.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Work is typically performed in a standard office environment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass criminal history check.
• Must pass motor vehicle records check.