Senior Legal Analyst (Paralegal)

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of Talented Employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible. There is currently 1 opening for a Senior Legal Analyst (Paralegal) located in downtown Los Angeles. This recruitment may result in an eligibility list. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Legal Analyst (Paralegal) to join a dynamic legal team supporting critical public and water-industry work. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned paralegal or legal professional who enjoys complex work, values public service, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, paralegal certificate from a paralegal training program approved by the American Bar Association or a U.S. Department of Education nationally recognized accrediting agency, and at least six years of paralegal experience; OR
Juris Doctor or equivalent degree from an accredited law school and at least four years of relevant legal experience; OR
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, a signed declaration from an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California for at least the preceding three years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three years stating the person is qualified to perform paralegal tasks, and at least six years of paralegal experience; OR
Two years in an MWD Legal Analyst classification.
Resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.
Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research and draft, analyze, and manage a wide range of legal documents using your experience with legal research tools and public records processes
Plan, develop, and manage cases, including gathering facts, interviewing clients, and making independent recommendations
Review documents, analyze, draft, and prepare responses to public records requests
Prepare administrative documents, reports, board letters, and agreements
Review policies and procedures and recommend improvements
Serve as a Project Manager on legal initiatives—monitoring scope, quality, budget, and schedules
Participate in special projects, committees, and task forces across the organization
E-File documents in all state and federal courts in the form and manner required
Organize and manage large volumes of documents with appropriate soft-ware or vendors for internal use and in coordination with outside counsel
Interact with Metropolitan staff and members of the Metropolitan Board
Provide administrative assistance and support during trial
Monitor cases of interest to Metropolitan

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
Tuition reimbursement
Training and advancement opportunities
Excellent working environment
Public transportation reimbursements
Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
On-site fitness center