Paralegal Assistant

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Paralegal to join our team in the City Attorney's Office. The successful candidate will provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and staff, perform legal research, and assist with various assignments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and staff
• Perform legal research and assist with various assignments
• Travel within the City and surrounding localities to perform research and office support needs
• Draft and review documents and correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents
• Research statutes, regulations, rules, processes, procedures, and laws affecting the interests of the City and prepare reports and correspondences
• Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of case files, coordinates the document production process, and assists with the filing of all court documents
• Prepares and organizes court briefs, exhibits, and appendices, researches court files and records, and serves subpoenas for witnesses and documents
• Performs administrative support work, including word processing, creating spreadsheets, data entry and retrieval, and assisting the public as needed

Requirements:

• Post-secondary education and at least one year of experience in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with Paralegal or Legal Assistant positions
• Notary Public certification or the ability to attain within six months
• Certified Paralegal and/or Certified Legal Assistant certifications from a national Paralegal Association is preferred
• A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Working Conditions:

The City Attorney's Office is an equal opportunity employer. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment and be required to travel within the City and surrounding localities. The position requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Benefits:

The City of Portsmouth offers a comprehensive benefit package to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, legal, Flexible Spending Accounts, basic and optional life insurance, short-term disability insurance, Virginia Retirement System, holidays, vacation, sick leave, deferred compensation plan, and Chartway Credit Union.