Paralegal

2 days ago

San Luis, United States City of San Luis, AZ Full time
Salary: $22.02 Hourly

Location : San Luis, AZ

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 2024-0711

Department: City Attorney

Opening Date: 07/11/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under general supervision of the City Attorney, performs paraprofessional work, preparing and organizing a wide array of legal documents, reports, documents, claim and litigation management files. Performs routine legal research and compiles data from such references as digests, encyclopedias, practice manuals or other sources. Maintains and updates the individual claims management files. Coordinates with outside counsel the scheduling of interviews, depositions, and discovery requests.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Supports the legal department and management staff in the completion of projects, conducting legal research, managing documents and databases.
  • Performs routine legal research compiling and summarizing data from various data sources, legal documents, case briefs, etc.
  • Prepares letters, reports and memoranda from dictation, verbal direction, or from knowledge of City ordinances, policies or procedures; edits and corrects data on routine documents.
  • Drafts various types of documents and correspondence for the attorneys' review and appropriate filing, dissemination, or distribution.
  • Establishes and maintains legal, claim, and risk management files and records on an ongoing basis so that information can be quickly retrieved; appropriately disposes of or archives files per legal requirements.
  • Posts data to various records and forms, makes and maintains charts, gathers data from various sources and prepares reports.
  • Maintains files, documents, and processes attorney invoices in accordance with the Legal Department's claims management guidelines.
  • Maintains standard form bank for the handling of each case.
  • Collaborates with other agencies or outside counsel retained for specific problems and assignments.
  • Coordinates scheduling of depositions, witnesses' interviews with litigation attorneys or other case representatives.
  • Ensures compliance with Civil Litigation Rules, Clerk of Court and Court Rules.
  • Retrieves information requested by members of Legal Department.
  • Maintains and updates forms and reviews the Office of City Attorney web page periodically for any corrections or updates needed.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Required:
  • Associate degree, two-year college, or technical school for paralegal training
  • Two (2) years of experience as legal secretary or law related administrative support.
  • Residency in the United States and within 25 miles of the City of San Luis
  • A valid Arizona driver's license at the time of appointment and must maintain throughout employment.
  • Bilingual in Spanish required.
Preferred/Desired:
  • San Luis, Arizona residency
  • Paralegal Certification
Knowledge of:
  • General office procedures and operations.
  • Efficient use of Microsoft Office Software (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Operating computer hardware, computer peripherals, printers/fax machine/copiers, audio recorders, and other common office equipment.
  • Business English and spelling (Fluent Spanish oral and written preferred, not required)
  • Basics of legal research, proceedings, legal sources of laws and legal terminology (knowledge of legal research techniques, motion practice and transactional practice
  • Basic accounting
  • Preparing budgets and requisitions; and
  • Importance of complying with purchasing procedures.
Ability to:
  • Conduct legal research techniques and motion practice.
  • Prepare, draft, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, and discovery processes.
  • Interpret legal procedures and governmental/court rules and regulations.
  • Learn quickly and seek resources helpful to the tasks of the work.
  • Professional courtesy and customer service.
  • Word processing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Outlook.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Understand and follow written and oral instructions in English.
  • Handle the pressures of multiple deadlines and simultaneous work demands.
  • Office organization, developing and maintaining systems for physical and electronic data.
  • Track, review, and prioritize tasks.
  • Read, write, and use the computer office programs utilized in the City Attorney's Office.
  • Work with office standard office equipment (computer, computer peripherals, printers/fax machine/copiers, audio recorders, and other common office equipment).


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds unaided. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals.

Work Environment:

Work is performed in a standard office environment with occasional lifting, carrying to put away and retrieve files, books, records, documents, and office supplies in floor-to-ceiling shelves.

"Review of applications will begin 10 days after the posting date and if a pool of qualified applicants is determined, interviews will be conducted. If you are interested in this position, please apply promptly."

The City of San Luis offers the following benefits to all full-time City employees:

MEDICAL/ DENTAL/ VISION INSURANCE - The City of San Luis is proud to provide medical, dental and vision insurance for it's employees which is administered by 90Degree Benefits. Dependent premiums are paid one month in advance and are pre-taxed. Additional information regarding medical, dental and vision benefits may be requested from the Human Resources Department.

ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - City employees are required to enroll in the Arizona State Retirement System.
  • Employee Contribution - 12.03%
  • Employer Contribution - 12.03%
ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
  • Employee Contribution - .014%
  • Employer Contribution - .014%

SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE-

FICA (Social Security Tax) - Employee Contribution- 6.20%
Medicare - Employee Contribution - 1.4500%.

PAID TIME OFF (PTO) -

Vacation Leave Accruals (Based on years of service and accrued on bi-weekly basis)
  1. Less than 6 years - 3.08 hrs.
  2. 6 - 11 years - 4.62 hrs.
  3. 11 years or more - 6.16 hrs.
Sick Leave - 3.69 hrs.

LIFE INSURANCE- The City provides eligible employees with a Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit. This plan is administered by Standard.

Basic Life Benefit - $50,000.00
AD&D Benefit - $50,000.00

DISABILITY INSURANCE- Disability insurance is available to all employees who work 30 or more hours per week.

Short-Term Disability - Coverage begins on the 15th day of injury or sickness.
Duration of Benefits - 180 days
Benefits Percentage- 66.67%
Waiting Period - 14 days
Maximum Weekly Benefit: $2,000.00

WORKER'S COMP - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of San Luis for all employees.

01

Do you possess a high school or GED equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No


02

What's you're highest level of education?
  • No Education
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree


03

Do you possess an Associate degree, two-year college, or technical school for paralegal training?
  • Yes
  • No


04

Do you have a Paralegal Certification?
  • Yes
  • No


05

How many years of experience do you posses?
  • No Experience
  • One(1) to Two(2) Years
  • Three(3) to Four(4) Years
  • Five(5) to Six(6) Years
  • Over Seven(7) Years


06

Are you bilingual in Spanish and English?
  • Yes
  • No


07

Please describe your experience as a paralegal, specifically highlighting any work you've done in municipal or city government settings.

08

Have you prepared legal documents such as briefs or contracts?
  • Yes
  • No


09

Do you live in the United States and within 25 miles from the City of San Luis?
  • Yes
  • No
  • No, but I am willing to relocate


10

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
  • Yes, I understand and agree.
  • No, I do not agree.


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