Paralegal

City of Springfield, Missouri; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Springfield Attorney's Office is seeking a Paralegal to join the Prosecutor's Office. The role supports preparing, reviewing and summarizing legal documents and contracts, and performing legal research on complex issues.

Candidates should have at least two years of paralegal experience or a Bachelor's degree with relevant coursework; must type 50 WPM and possess a valid driver's license; pre-interview typing test may be required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Legal Studies with at least 12 hours of legal coursework.
• Bachelor's degree with listed course work in related field.
• At least two years of paralegal experience or equivalent litigation exposure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, reviewing and summarizing legal documents and contracts.
• Conduct legal research involving advanced and complex issues.
• Assist in the preparation of cases for nonjury and jury trials and hearings.
• Work autonomously in a litigation support role and collaborate with the Prosecutor's Office.

Skills

Legal research

Typing 50 WPM

Attention to detail

Education

Associates degree in Legal Studies

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Description

The City of Springfield Attorney's office is seeking a Paralegal to join our legal team in the Prosecutor's Office. The Law Department represents the City in all legal matters including civil actions brought by or against the City. The mission statement of the Law Department is to provide quality, professional legal services to the government of the City of Springfield and to provide leadership in areas requiring legal expertise.

The Prosecutor's Office represents the city in prosecuting violations of city ordinances, handles citizen complaints, provides information services to citizens, presents at seminars, and provides information for local businesses on shoplifting, trespassing, property destruction, and other violations.

Our paralegals have unparalleled opportunities to take responsibility for assisting in preparing, reviewing and summarizing legal documents and contracts; and conducting legal research involving advanced and complex issues. Our paralegals work autonomously in a litigation support role, and assist in the preparation of cases for both nonjury and jury trials and other hearings.

Join a diverse legal team that allows you to learn a variety of legal areas, and to play a role in visible issues that have an impact on public policy!

Leadership Philosophy

The City of Springfield’s leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework®, which emphasizes:

Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency

These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training

• Associates degree in Legal Studies or related discipline with at least 12 hours of legal course work such as civil trial procedures, legal research and writing, ethics and introduction to law;

AND

• At least two years of paralegal experience;

OR

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field with listed course work;

AND

• At least six months of litigation or transactional law experience.
• Experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis.

MUST BE ABLE TO TYPE 50 WPM - AND PASS A TYPING TEST PRIOR TO INTERVIEWING.

Must type accurately at a rate of approximately 50 words per minute.

Licensing/Certification Must possess a valid driver's license.

Functions

For more information on essential functions and other job requirements, please see the job description.

Other Requirements

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.