Paralegal

City of Sanford•City of Sanford, NC

About The Position

The City of Sanford is seeking a Paralegal to work in its Legal Department. The role performs legal support duties, including title searches, preparing legal documents, computerized legal research and writing, transcription, and litigation preparation. It also handles general office and administrative duties, such as maintaining files, managing the department budget, processing financial records, office administration, and reception. Candidates should have knowledge of the eCourts filing system for electronically filing, downloading, and tracking legal documents, as well as knowledge of the Clerk of Court’s office, Register of Deed’s office, Westlaw or LexisNexis Advance, Microsoft Word, and Deed Pro. The position requires thorough knowledge of legal terminology and spelling, law office practices and procedures, organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates, court officials, and the public. Substantial training and experience as a paralegal are required; prior local government experience is preferred. The City describes its benefits as including health and other insurance coverage, retirement and savings plans, longevity recognition, tuition assistance, a bilingual premium, an employee assistance plan, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, competitive pay, and advancement opportunities. Special requirements include a valid driver’s license, an NC Notary credential or ability to complete the requirements to become a licensed Notary, and NC Certified Paralegal status.

Requirements

Substantial training and experience as a paralegal.
Knowledge of the eCourts filing system to electronically file, download, and track legal documents.
Knowledge of the Clerk of Court’s office and Register of Deed’s office.
Knowledge of Westlaw or LexisNexis Advance, Microsoft Word, and Deed Pro.
Thorough knowledge of legal terminology and spelling, and law office practices and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, court officials, and the general public.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Valid driver’s license.
NC Certified Paralegal.
NC Notary or ability to complete requirements to become a licensed Notary.

Nice To Haves

Prior local government experience.

Responsibilities

Perform title searches.
Prepare legal documents.
Conduct computerized legal research and writing.
Perform transcription.
Prepare for litigation.
Maintain files.
Manage the department budget.
Process financial records.
Perform office administration and reception duties.

Benefits

No premium costs to the employee for employee health, dental, vision, life (including dependent), accidental death and dismemberment, and short-term disability coverage.
Voluntary health, dental, and vision coverage available for dependents.
Participation in the NC Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System.
401(k) supplemental retirement plan with a 5% employer contribution.
Longevity-of-service recognition beginning with year five.
Tuition assistance up to $3,000 per fiscal year.
Bilingual premium up to $3,000.
Employee assistance plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
Competitive pay.
Opportunities for advancement.