Paralegal – Contracts, Discovery & Records

City of Sunnyvale; Sunnyvale (CA); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

CalPERS retirement pension

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Holidays

Zusammenfassung

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a regular, full-time Paralegal to join the Office of the City Attorney. The ideal candidate will draft and edit contracts, resolutions and ordinances, coordinate with City departments on Public Records Act requests, draft discovery responses, and assist attorneys with case file management.

Responsibilities include legal research, maintaining the City’s Municipal Code, supervising support staff, and coordinating with departments to ensure timely records production

Qualifikationen

• Paralegal degree or ABA-approved program; or equivalent law-related education and experience.
• Ability to perform basic legal research and draft/edit legal documents.
• Willingness to handle diverse administrative and clerical tasks in a city attorney office.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and manage legal documents including contracts, leases, ordinances, and resolutions.
• Assist with Public Records Act requests and related inquiries.
• Coordinate discovery, prepare administrative records, and support case management.
• Maintain master calendar of pre-trial and trial dates; liaise with departments and external parties.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Paralegal work

Organizational skills

Legal document drafting

ProLaw

Ausbildung

ABA-approved paralegal program

Tools

ProLaw

Jobbeschreibung

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a regular, full-time Paralegal to join the Office of the City Attorney. The ideal candidate will draft and edit contracts, resolutions and ordinances, coordinate with City departments on Public Records Act requests, draft discovery responses, and assist attorneys with case file management.

Responsibilities include legal research, maintaining the City’s Municipal Code, supervising support staff, and coordinating with departments to ensure timely records production