Paralegal

Overview

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). TO APPLY or click “Apply for a Job at the City of Fresno” at the top of the Job Postings web page. Recruitment is open until filled or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Recruitment may close at any time.

Are you ready to take your legal career to the next level? Join the City of Fresno’s dynamic legal team as a Paralegal and play a pivotal role in shaping justice and policy in our vibrant community. As a vital member of the City Attorney s Office, you ll dive into a diverse range of responsibilities—from preparing crucial legal documents and managing high-stakes litigation to conducting impactful investigative work and representing the City before administrative bodies.

If you’re passionate about the law, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have a keen eye for detail, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact while advancing your professional skills. Apply today and be a cornerstone of legal excellence in Fresno!

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Draft and prepare legal documents and pleadings for civil and criminal litigation, including proposed interrogatories and summaries of trial transcripts; responding to third-party subpoenas.
• Prepare and respond to Public Records Act requests.
• Respond to inquiries regarding case management status and data using computer systems.
• Organize trial and administrative hearing documents and exhibits.
• Brief witnesses for trial and administrative hearings.
• Conduct investigative work, including interviewing potential witnesses and inspecting property related to claims or complaints.
• Represent the City in small claims court and/or administrative hearings.
• Perform legal research and draft comprehensive legal memoranda.
• Prepare routine contracts, deeds of trust and leases, and perform routine title searches.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Duties may vary by assignment; please inquire about specific duties if called upon for an interview.

Full job specification may be viewed at:
Fresno Paralegal Job Specification

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Three (3) vacancies exist in the City Attorney s Office. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City s discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

• UNIT 13 Classification – City of Fresno Professional Employees Association (CFPEA)
• HEALTH INSURANCE:
  The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
  Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
• MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 60 hours per fiscal year for exempt employees.
• ANNUAL LEAVE:
  Accrue 15.5 hours per month with cash out provisions.
• SUPPLEMENTAL SICK: 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
• HOLIDAYS:
  Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
• LIFE INSURANCE:
  Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by the City.
• LONG-TERM DISABILITY:
  Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.
• BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
• HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT:
  Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
• RETIREMENT:
  City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
• DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee…