Paralegal

Overview

The City of Springfield Attorney's Office is seeking a Paralegal to join our legal team in the Prosecutor's Office
. The Law Department represents the City in all legal matters, including civil actions brought by or against the City. The mission of the Law Department is to provide quality, professional legal services to the government of the City of Springfield and to provide leadership in areas requiring legal expertise.

The Prosecutor's Office represents the city in prosecuting violations of city ordinances, handles citizen complaints, provides information services to citizens, presents at seminars, and provides information for local businesses on shoplifting, trespassing, property destruction, and other violations. Paralegals have opportunities to assist in preparing, reviewing and summarizing legal documents and contracts; conduct legal research involving advanced and complex issues; and work autonomously in a litigation support role to assist in the preparation of cases for nonjury and jury trials and other hearings.

Join a diverse legal team that allows you to learn a variety of legal areas and to play a role in visible issues that have an impact on public policy.

• Assist in preparing, reviewing, and summarizing legal documents and contracts;
• Conduct legal research involving advanced and complex issues;
• Work autonomously in a litigation support role and assist in the preparation of cases for nonjury and jury trials and other hearings;
• Support the Prosecutor's Office in handling city ordinance violations, citizen inquiries, seminars, and information for local businesses on violations.

• Associates degree in Legal Studies or related discipline with at least 12 hours of legal coursework such as civil trial procedures, legal research and writing, ethics and introduction to law;
• AND
• At least two years of paralegal experience;
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field with listed coursework;
• AND
• At least six months of litigation or transactional law experience.
• Experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Must type accurately at a rate of approximately 50 words per minute.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

For more information on essential functions and other job requirements, please see the job description.

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, , or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave.

Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates must complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.