Paralegal

The individual will work under the direct supervision of the Deputy City Attorney for the civil division of the Bloomington City Attorney’s Office, handling the most complex of the support services needed for legal matters in the civil division. The position primarily assists in the litigation of civil cases, administrative hearings, contract and document review management, legal research, and furnishing paralegal services to the civil division.

• Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
• Embraces the City's shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City's vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly

• Prepare, file, and arrange for service of legal documents, such as warning letters, enforcement actions, motions, pleadings, affidavits, court orders, stipulations, memoranda, and subpoenas
• Coordinate hearing appearances for staff and witnesses
• Monitor case files to ensure compliance with city code, court rules and procedures
• Design and maintain records
• Provide backup support to other paralegals in the Legal Department
• Perform other related duties as apparent or assigned

• Manage and assist in civil forfeitures, extreme risk protection orders, and other court proceedings including coordination with the police department, document drafting, file management, e-filing, evidence submission, and court calendaring
• Prepare, coordinate, and manage special assessments, appeals of assessments and hearings, and related matters
• Assist in enforcement and compliance proceedings and administrative hearings including drafting findings of fact and conclusions of law, stipulations, waivers, and agreements
• Coordinate civil subpoenas of City employees; communicate with third-party counsel and ensure compliance with Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Assist in the preparation of City Council agenda items
• Assist in the preparation, drafting, and review of ordinances, resolutions, and notices of public hearings; and execution of documents using e-signature software
• Coordinate the legal review of contract drafting, review, and signature processes
• Draft and review performance agreements and low-risk services contracts
• Coordinate, design, and maintain the civil document review systems
• Review and coordinate City bankruptcy-related documents and filings

• Ability to effectively communicate with external and internal stakeholders
• Ability to use legal case management systems, such as: LENS, Laserfiche, SharePoint, Practice Manager, or Legal Edge
• Ability to use court systems, such as: e-filing or MNDES
• Working knowledge of the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure, Civil Appellate Procedure, Rules of Evidence, and Administrative Procedure Act
• Ability to perform and coordinate legal research on Westlaw
• Ability to perform records checks in MNCIS and DVS
• Ability to prioritize and work under competing deadlines
• Ability to carry and lift file folders

• Paralegal degree from an accredited college or university; OR four-year degree from an accredited college or university AND a certificate from an accredited paralegal certification program; OR a two-year degree from an accredited community, business, or technical college with the paralegal certificate AND two additional years of experience performing paralegal or comparable work
• Two years work experience performing paralegal or comparable work
• A valid Minnesota driver’s license and a reliable source of personal transportation
• Excellent writing and communication skills in the English language, including superior editorial, proofreading skills and the ability to analyze…