Paralegal

City of Fresno•Fresno, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join the City of Fresno in Building a Better Fresno! Want to see what it’s like to work here? Explore our We Work For You video series to discover the real stories, passion, and purpose of the team behind Fresno’s success. Position Description Ready to elevate your legal career? As a Paralegal, you’ll play a key role in supporting litigation, preparing essential legal documents, and representing the City in administrative matters. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy investigative work, and have a passion for public service, this is your chance to make a real impact in our community. Apply now! Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Prepare legal documents and pleadings. Prepare and respond to Public Records Act requests. Conduct legal research and draft memoranda. Organize case files, trial documents, and exhibits. Brief witnesses for hearings and trials. Perform investigative work and interview witnesses. Manage case data and respond to inquiries. Present cases before administrative hearing officers. Assist with code enforcement activities. Investigate citizen complaints and prepare cases. Perform related duties as assigned. Duties may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties if called upon for an interview. Explore the job specification for additional position details. Two (2) vacancies exist in the City Attorney's Office. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

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.
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

Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.
Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score.
Candidates must submit a copy of their DD214 Member 4 form or electronic copy indicating honorable discharge with each application prior to the filing deadline.