Paralegal - City of Fresno Attorney's Office
About The Position
Join the City of Fresno's dynamic legal team as a Paralegal and play a pivotal role in shaping justice and policy in our vibrant community. As a vital member of the City Attorney's Office, you'll dive into a diverse range of responsibilities from preparing crucial legal documents and managing high-stakes litigation to conducting impactful investigative work and representing the City before administrative bodies. If you're passionate about the law, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have a keen eye for detail, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact while advancing your professional skills. Apply today and be a cornerstone of legal excellence in Fresno!
Requirements
- Completion of a paralegal training program from an accredited school AND One (1) year of paralegal experience in a law office.
- Completion of one (1) year of juris doctorate course work from a school of law, which included course work in writing and research, contracts, and civil procedure.
- Applicants must attach a copy of transcripts.
- Applications lacking the attachment may be rejected.
- The work experience section MUST be completed with detailed duties, dates and weekly hours worked for each title held.
- Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application and will not be used to evaluate minimum requirements.
- Applications lacking a completed work experience section may be rejected.
- Selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno and sign a confidentiality agreement.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrate the greatest breadth and depth of applicable training, experience, and education.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and respond to Public Records Act requests.
- Respond to inquiries regarding case management status and data using computer systems.
- Organize trial and administrative hearing documents and exhibits.
- Brief witnesses for trial and administrative hearings.
- Conduct investigative work, including interviewing potential witnesses and inspecting property related to claims or complaints.
- Represent the City in small claims court and/or administrative hearings.
- Perform legal research and draft comprehensive legal memoranda.
- Prepares routine contracts, deeds of trust and leases, and performs routine title searches.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Healthcare Plan
- Life Insurance
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Retirement Plans
- Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
