Paralegal (City Attorney's Office - Non Civil Service)

City of Dallas•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us. Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture, we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community. Job Summary Assists one or more Assistant City Attorneys with the details of all aspects of legal work, carrying out legal dutiessuch as researching legal issues; preparation of documents pertaining to the handling of cases; collection ofdocumentary evidence and information; securing copies of regulations, statutes and case reports; and the screeningand processing of correspondence. This position reports to and performance is evaluated by an Assistant CityAttorney. Job Description Paralegal Dallas City Attorney’s Office – General Counsel Division The Dallas City Attorney’s Office is seeking an energetic, self-motivated paralegal with three to five years of experience to fill a full-time position in the General Counsel Division. The successful candidate will assist the General Counsel Division with all aspects of legal work and take the lead on managing the City Attorney’s Office service request process to ensure that all requests are assigned and handled in a timely manner. A successful candidate must be proficient in Westlaw Next and Lexis, Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and Acrobat Professional and have experience using case management software. Candidates must be proficient in drafting legal memoranda, correspondence, and other written documents; and be knowledgeable of legal terminology, principles, and procedures. The successful candidate must also be able to maintain calendars, schedule appointments, meetings, hearings, and conferences for attorneys. Other duties may be assigned. Candidates must have a paralegal certificate or a bachelor’s degree in a related field. The successful candidate must possess excellent personal interaction skills with the ability to work cooperatively with other employees, clients, and members of the public; and be a self-starter, organized, and able to work independently, where necessary, in order to complete a project. Salary is commensurate with experience. The city's comprehensive benefits package comes with the position. This position is exempt from the provisions applicable to civil service, pursuant to Chapter XVI, Section 9 of the Dallas City Charter. Details concerning the Dallas City Attorney’s Office are available at www.dallascityattorney.com. If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, a writing sample of no more than 10 pages, attached in your application, and three references. You can also submit them to: [email protected] No phone calls are needed, we will reach out to you if you qualify for next steps. The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications. City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex. We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community. Questions? Contact our recruiting departments: Civil Service - [email protected] Talent - Acquisition [email protected]

Requirements

Three to five years of experience
Proficient in Westlaw Next and Lexis, Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and Acrobat Professional and have experience using case management software
Proficient in drafting legal memoranda, correspondence, and other written documents
Knowledgeable of legal terminology, principles, and procedures
Excellent personal interaction skills with the ability to work cooperatively with other employees, clients, and members of the public
Be a self-starter, organized, and able to work independently, where necessary, in order to complete a project
Paralegal certificate or a bachelor’s degree in a related field

Responsibilities

Assists one or more Assistant City Attorneys with the details of all aspects of legal work
Carrying out legal duties such as researching legal issues; preparation of documents pertaining to the handling of cases; collection of documentary evidence and information; securing copies of regulations, statutes and case reports; and the screening and processing of correspondence
Take the lead on managing the City Attorney’s Office service request process to ensure that all requests are assigned and handled in a timely manner
Maintain calendars, schedule appointments, meetings, hearings, and conferences for attorneys
Other duties may be assigned