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

City of Dallas • Dallas, TX

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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 Litigation Paralegal Dallas City Attorney’s Office – Torts Section The Dallas City Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced, energetic, self-motivated litigation paralegal to fill a full-time position in the Torts Section. Candidates must have substantial experience in pre-trial and trial phases of civil litigation as a paralegal in Texas state courts. The position requires excellent personal and telephone communication skills, strong writing abilities, attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in Word, Excel, Adobe, and e-discovery platforms. A paralegal certificate or a bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. The successful candidate will assist attorneys in defending personal injury claims brought under the Texas Tort Claims Act, focusing primarily on motor vehicle collisions and premises liability cases. This position involves regular contact with the public, city officials, and staff. Other duties may be assigned. 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 No phone calls, please. 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

• substantial experience in pre-trial and trial phases of civil litigation as a paralegal in Texas state courts
• excellent personal and telephone communication skills
• strong writing abilities
• attention to detail
• organizational skills
• proficiency in Word, Excel, Adobe, and e-discovery platforms
• A paralegal certificate or a bachelor’s degree in a related field is required

Responsibilities

• collecting and organizing documentary evidence and information
• summarizing depositions
• filing documents in state courts
• managing deadlines
• drafting and responding to discovery requests
• handling subpoenas and third- party discovery requests
• researching legal issues
• processing correspondence
• preparing and reviewing legal memoranda, pleadings, and other case-related documents
• assisting in preparation for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials
• obtaining copies of regulations, statutes, and case reports
• supporting the creation of trial and appellate briefs by verifying citations and generating tables of contents and indexes of authorities, all under the supervision of an attorney

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees