Senior Paralegal - Lead Civil & Criminal Litigation

City of Fresno; Fresno (CA); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City Attorney’s Office in Fresno is seeking a Senior Paralegal under direct supervision to handle complex civil and criminal litigation. The incumbent will prepare advanced legal documents and pleadings, including interrogatories, deposition summaries, and responses to Public Records Act requests.

The Senior Paralegal will also prepare real estate documents and complex contracts, conduct investigations, respond to citizen complaints, and participate in administrative proceedings.

Qualifikationen

• Paralegal training or JD coursework with paralegal experience required.
• Experience as a paralegal in a law office is required.
• Degree/transcripts must be uploaded to verify educational requirements.

Aufgaben

• Prepare complex legal documents and pleadings, including interrogatories and deposition summaries.
• Prepare real estate documents and complex contracts; respond to Public Records Act requests.
• Conduct investigations; respond to citizen complaints; participate in administrative proceedings.
• Lead and supervise other paralegal staff; present before hearing officers and administrative bodies.

Kenntnisse

Legal terminology

Research skills

Writing skills

Independent judgment

Ausbildung

Paralegal training program

Juris Doctor coursework (2 years) + 2 years paralegal experience

4 years paralegal experience

Jobbeschreibung

The City Attorney’s Office in Fresno is seeking a Senior Paralegal under direct supervision to handle complex civil and criminal litigation. The incumbent will prepare advanced legal documents and pleadings, including interrogatories, deposition summaries, and responses to Public Records Act requests.

The Senior Paralegal will also prepare real estate documents and complex contracts, conduct investigations, respond to citizen complaints, and participate in administrative proceedings.