Paralegal

The City of Jefferson's Law Department is now accepting applications for a Paralegal
. This position performs a variety of routine paralegal and administrative duties in support of the law department and serves as a Deputy City Clerk.

• Provides highly complex administrative support to legal staff, ensuring department records are maintained, providing oral and written responses to inquiries, making referrals to other appropriate sources of information, using tact and judgment, and applying knowledge of diverse administrative operations.
• Researches information from readily and non readily available sources. Coordinates the gathering of information from various departments in the preparation of contracts, real estate transactions, workers compensation cases as well as claims and other documents; reviews certain contracts and other legal documents to ensure necessary provisions are contained therein. Assists in preparation and research for responses to MCHR/EEOC complaints. Assists in operation and administration of departmental budget.
• Drafts letters, reports, resolutions, contracts, leases, deeds, permits, certificates of compliance, and other documents and instruments; proofs for accuracy, and proper format, terminology, and procedures. Responds to requests and inquiries of City officials, Department Directors and Citizens.
• Logs, summarizes, and maintains departmental records, processes payments and other departmental paperwork.
• Serves as a contact person in answering inquiries and complaints; provides information related to the work of the office to the public, law firms, courts, and various City, County, State, and other public and private agencies and entities, routinely obtaining information as requested or needed. Serves as back-up to court clerk when necessary.
• Serves as a Deputy City Clerk and is responsible for City Clerk functions in their absences when necessary.

Physical: Ability to sit for extended periods; occasionally work extended hours; answer the telephone, and assist the public.

Mental: Ability to handle citizens and stressful situations in a calm manner. Ability to pay attention to detail and concentrate at a computer for extended periods. Ability to organize and manage time effectively. Ability to handle simple mathematical computations. Ability to work independently. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

Requires bachelor's degree and three years' experience with an emphasis in public sector or law office administration; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the job functions.

Knowledge of court procedures and practices desired. Government or municipal experience preferred. Previous experience as a City Clerk or Deputy City Clerk is desired.

The ideal candidate must have the ability to occasionally work outside of normal working hours on an as needed basis.

This position will be posted until filled.

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