Paralegal I

City of Charlotte•College Park, MD

6d•$30 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Paralegal I is an entry-level position in the City Attorney’s Office, providing paralegal support to attorneys serving One Water operations (Charlotte Water and Storm Water Services). The position is physically located at a One Water facility and performs routine paralegal and paraprofessional work, including basic legal research, reference services, administrative support, and drafting legal documents. Employees may have limited or no directly related work experience and receive instruction or assistance with new or unusual situations. The role supports attorneys on a variety of legal issues by locating legal records and information, preparing correspondence and reports, conducting simple investigations and research, and assisting with trial or court-proceeding materials. The position also maintains contact with the client department and coordinates with One Water staff on invoices, travel arrangements, and other legal-team support tasks. A writing sample and resume must be included with the application.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent and five years of direct work experience, or an associate degree and three years of direct work experience.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license.
Basic knowledge of case, statutory, and common law.
Basic knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
Ability to perform complex legal research according to instructions, available sources, and office policy and precedent.
Ability to summarize facts and evidence and prepare legal instruments.
Clear and logical oral and written communication skills.
Ability to use technology for research and writing assignments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Adobe Acrobat, online or cloud-based file-sharing protocols or portals, and remote meeting platforms.
Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and deadlines, work independently and as part of a team, and exercise initiative, judgment, and discretion.
Strong communication and organizational skills, and ability to maintain effective professional working relationships with attorneys, staff, clients, and others.

Nice To Haves

Notary Public.
North Carolina Certified Paralegal designation.
Prior experience in a municipality or law firm.
Basic knowledge of North Carolina statutes and case law.

Responsibilities

Provide legal support to attorneys in the One Water legal group on various legal issues.
Draft legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.
Locate legal documents and information from the City, Courthouse, Register of Deeds, and other government entities.
Prepare and distribute correspondence, documents, and reports for attorneys, staff, and the general public.
Maintain general contact with the client department.
Conduct simple investigations and statistical, documentary, and legal research.
Assist in preparing documents and exhibits for trials or other court proceedings.
Summarize depositions, interrogatories, and testimony.
Coordinate with One Water staff on invoice payments, travel arrangements, and other tasks supporting the One Water legal team.