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Paralegal II
2 months ago
Minimum Starting Salary:
Paralegal I: $24.16 to $30.80 per hour, depending on qualifications
Paralegal II: $ $32.65 per hour, depending on qualifications
The City Attorney's Office has an opening for an experienced paralegal to perform paraprofessional, legal support services and case management for attorneys in the Civil Litigation Section of the City Attorney's Office. The ideal candidate will have experience in insurance defense litigation and possess exceptional knowledge of civil litigation, with a proven track record of independently managing a diverse caseload and experience in drafting pleadings and conducting all aspects of discovery. Experience in handling litigation in both state and federal courts would be considered a plus. Applicants must be able to work independently and proactively as well as within a team environment. Paralegals work under the general supervision of the litigation attorneys. Salary based on qualifications and experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
Paralegal I: Associate Degree in Legal Services or related field required and two (2) years experience as a Legal Assistant required, one (1) of which must have been as a paralegal doing legal research in an area relevant to the area of assignment (criminal law, real property, or general civil) required; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A four (4) year college degree is preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to type at least 35 word per minute. Must pass a background investigation.
Paralegal II: Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, or other closely related field required and three (3) years relevant paralegal experience conducting legal research in area of assignment (criminal law, real property, or general civil) required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must demonstrate the ability to type at least 35 word per minute. Must pass a background investigation.
TYPING TEST
- Tests are administered by invitation only.
- Only applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited via email. Invitations will be sent to the email address listed on the application.
- Applicants will have (3) three days from the date of the invitation to complete the test. Tests may be completed virtually or onsite.
- Applicants are allowed one opportunity to pass the typing test within a posting period or any given 30 days. Scores are valid for one year
Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at or
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
- Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
- Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
- Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.
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