Paralegal (Real Estate)

City of Houston; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of Houston Legal Department seeks a paralegal to join its team at 900 Bagby. The role supports attorneys by drafting ordinances and contracts, maintaining files, and coordinating with client departments.

Ideal candidates will have a paralegal certificate, strong communication and organizational skills, and familiarity with Office 365 and legal research tools such as Westlaw Edge. Work hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Qualifikationen

• Requires high school diploma or GED and paralegal/legal assistant certification; associate degree preferred.
• Preferred familiarity with municipal/public law and Office 365 suite.
• Strong drafting, research, and organizational abilities.

Aufgaben

• Draft ordinances and contracts for attorney review and use.
• Maintain physical and electronic files.
• Communicate with client departments and section attorneys for updates.
• Manage case tracking and attorney workload.
• Perform basic legal research.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Drafting

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

Paralegal certificate or Legal Assistant certificate

Associate degree in legal studies (preferred)

Tools

Office 365

Westlaw Edge

Drafting Assistant

Practical Law

Jobbeschreibung

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Department: LEGAL DEPARTMENT

Reporting Location: 900 BAGBY

Workdays & Hours: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM* *Subject to Change

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Office of the City Attorney for the City of Houston (the "OCA") provides municipal legal services to the City, its elected and appointed officials, and its employees while adhering to the following guiding principles:

• Quality & Service - Achieving high customer satisfaction as judged by our clients.
• Partnership & Teamwork - Working cooperatively internally and with our clients to achieve the City's goals.
• Integrity & Candor - Placing honesty and ethical behavior first.
• Dignity & Diversity - Promoting each person's value.
• Innovation & Imagination - Seeking novel and creative approaches to achieving the City's objectives.

Composed of approximately 100 of Houston's finest attorneys working in 10 legal practice sections, the OCA handles personal injury, commercial and civil rights litigation, major commercial and real estate transactions, and a diverse array of human resources, labor and employment matters, while also counseling the municipal corporation on economic development, constitutional, election matters, ethics and quality of life matters, and preparing City ordinances governing Houston and its citizens.

Every member of the OCA must be committed to "Service Through Law".

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The City of Houston Legal Department seeks a skilled, energetic, team-oriented Paralegal who is self-motivated and can work independently on various transactional assignments.

• Drafting various legal documents, including ordinances and contracts for review, approval, and use by attorneys.
• Maintaining physical and electronic files.
• Regularly communicating with client departments and section attorneys to provide status updates and request additional information.
• Responsibilities include case management and tracking attorney workload.
• Performing basic legal research.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Requires a high school diploma or a GED certificate and a certificate in paralegal or legal assistant studies. An associate degree may be substituted for the above certification requirement. Above average academic performance is preferred. Requires basic computer skills and working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.

EXPERIENCE:

No experience is required.

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to applicants with:

• Excellent communication, drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with municipal or public law.
• Proficiency with the Office 365 suite of programs, including Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, OneDrive Business, as well as electronic legal research tools such as Westlaw Edge, Practical Law, and Drafting Assistant.

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: All applicants will be expected to provide a writing sample and transcripts.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

ALL NEW AND REHIRES MUST PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST AND ARE SUBJECT TO A PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND VERIFICATION OF INFORMATION.

SALARY INFORMATION: Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in the appropriate classification.

Pay Grade: 12

Equal Opportunity Statement

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.