Paralegal

City of Lincoln/Lancaster County; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lincoln/Lancaster County seeks a Paralegal to provide specialized legal support to civil attorneys. You will analyze information, draft legal documents, assist with discovery and litigation tasks, and help coordinate public records responses.

You will also assist with ADA and Title VI matters, maintain case files, and ensure compliance with court rules, ordinances, statutes, and confidentiality standards while following ethical guidelines under attorney supervision.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in paralegal studies or related field and two years of paralegal or legal support experience in litigation.
• Experience with public records requests is a plus.
• Ability to work under the direction of licensed attorneys and maintain professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized legal assistance to civil attorneys on a wide range of matters.
• Analyze and compile information for cases and investigations.
• Prepare drafts of legal documents and correspondence.
• Assist with discovery and litigation support activities.
• Coordinate responses to public records requests.
• Support ADA and Title VI matters as needed.
• Maintain case files and legal records.
• Ensure compliance with court rules, ordinances, statutes, regulations, confidentiality requirements, and ethical standards.

Skills

Legal terminology

Court procedures

Discovery practices

Court rules

Information analysis

Document preparation

Organization

Research

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Judgment

Education

Associate degree in paralegal studies or related field

2 years of paralegal/legal support experience

Job description

As a Paralegal in the Office of the City Attorney, you'll provide specialized legal assistance to civil attorneys on a wide range of legal matters. You'll analyze and compile information, prepare drafts of legal documents, assist with discovery and litigation support activities, and help coordinate responses to public records requests. You'll also provide support for ADA and Title VI matters, maintain case files and legal records, and ensure compliance with applicable court rules, ordinances, statutes, regulations, confidentiality requirements, and ethical standards. This position offers considerable opportunity to exercise independent judgment and initiative in carrying out complex assignments while working under the direction of licensed attorneys.

What We're Looking For

• Thorough knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, discovery practices, and court rules.
• Knowledge of applicable ordinances, statutes, regulations, confidentiality requirements, and ethical standards.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and summarize complex information.
• Ability to prepare accurate and professional legal documents and correspondence.
• Strong organizational, research, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful public service while supporting attorneys on complex civil legal matters that impact the community. You'll work in a collaborative professional environment where your legal knowledge, attention to detail, and initiative will be valued and utilized every day.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in paralegal studies or related field plus two years of experience as a paralegal, legal secretary or similar position in a litigation practice or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.