Paralegal (U) (Vacancy)

City of Columbus•Varies by position, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The office of Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein is seeking qualified applicants for the position of fulltime litigation paralegal with two or more years of experience to support attorneys in the Litigation, General Counsel, Solicitor General and Labor & Employment sections in the Civil Division. The ideal candidate will be organized, self-driven, and possess the ability to prioritize multiple projects and maintain confidentiality. The anticipated salary for this position is between $54,766 to $62,000 depending on experience. Unclassified positions : A person who has been selected by an appointing authority in accordance with the Columbus City Charter, Section 148(1) is said to have received an unclassified appointment. Those individuals receiving unclassified appointments serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority and may be terminated from employment at any time. Please contact the Civil Service Commission if you would like additional information regarding this process. About the Civil Division Located at 77 N. Front, the Civil Division is responsible to defend the city and its employees in contract disputes, claims for personal injury or property damage, constitutional violations, wrongful death, tax disputes, and claims requesting money damages. For more information, please visit our website: www.columbuscityattorney.org

Requirements

Knowledge of civil litigation concepts, practices and procedures.
Knowledge of filing procedures and requirements of courts and agencies.
Must be able to pass a background check and a drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Degree or certification in paralegal studies preferred.
Two or more years of experience as a paralegal preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with the preparation of legal documents such as answers, motions, notices, affidavits, subpoenas and settlement documents for review, approval, and use by attorney.
Files legal documents in federal, state, and municipal courts.
Assists with discovery requests and responses including compiling, reviewing and analyzing documents and electronically stored information to investigate or respond to discovery requests, subpoenas, or other matters.
Assists with depositions including preparing notices and subpoenas and arranging for court reporter.
Prepares and organizes materials for depositions.
Assists with brief preparation including proofing and compilation of table of authorities, appendices, and addendums.
Assists with trial preparation including preparing exhibits, notebooks, checklists and witness files.
Coordinates the schedules of witnesses and experts.
Attends trials to assist with exhibits and serve as a liaison between clients, witnesses, experts, and the trial team.
Creates, organizes and maintains electronic case files.
May provide general office support to attorneys and other staff members.