Paralegal II

cityofalvin; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Alvin seeks a dedicated professional to support the City Attorney with extensive legal research and paralegal tasks. You will draft ordinances and resolutions, coordinate claims, and prepare materials for City Council and board meetings.

The role also includes preparing department reports and handling administrative duties with minimal supervision. Requirements include 5+ years as a paralegal or 7+ years as a legal secretary/administrator, preferably in municipal government, plus

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years as a paralegal or seven (7) years as a legal secretary/administrator with an active law office.
• Municipal or governmental legal department experience preferred.
• An associate degree with paralegal or legal secretarial/administrative emphasis preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist City Attorney with legal research and complex paralegal duties.
• Prepare ordinances, resolutions, and various legal documents.
• Coordinate and monitor handling of claims and related matters.
• Prepare items for City Council meetings and board hearings.
• Prepare department reports and perform administrative duties.

Skills

Legal research

Independent judgment

Legal terminology

Education

Associate degree in paralegal or legal secretary/administrative emphasis

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Excel

Job description

Job Announcement:

Responsible for assisting the City Attorney with emphasis on conducting legal research and performing complex paralegal duties to support the functions of the City Attorney's Office. Requires knowledge of legal procedures and terminology. Prepares ordinances, resolutions and various legal documents; coordinates and monitors handling of claims; prepares and tracks items for the City Council meeting agendas and various board meetings and hearings (Charter Review Commission, Ethics Board, Building Board of Adjustment & Appeals), prepares legal department reports, performs administrative duties and related work as required. Must be able to act without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment with ultimate approval by the City Attorney. Reports to the City Attorney.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a paralegal experience or a minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a legal secretary/administrator with an active law office. Experience working in a municipal legal department or other governmental legal department is preferred. An associate degree with paralegal and/or legal secretarial/administrative emphasis is preferred. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, Access and Excel programs.

Salary:

Starting Salary is $63,970