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Paralegal Specialist

2 months ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Full time

Job Summary

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is seeking a highly skilled Paralegal to support the District's legal activities. As a key member of the legal team, the successful candidate will assist attorneys in preparing and implementing pre-trial discovery, perform legal research, and maintain accurate records.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the drafting of legal documents, including memoranda, briefs, and pleadings.
  • Perform legal research and cite checks, analyzing results and presenting findings in a written memo.
  • Process land transactions, including contacting involved departments for approval and preparing Board letters and documents.
  • Coordinate the response to Freedom of Information Act inquiries, referring to the appropriate department and compiling information.
  • Interface with Finance in the handling of wage garnishments, child support orders, and bankruptcy matters.
  • Provide direction to administrative staff, assigning and reviewing work.

Requirements

  • Completion of an American Bar Association approved paralegal training program.
  • Three years of experience in a secretarial, clerical, administrative, or paralegal position in a law office or legal department.
  • One year of service with the District as a Human Resources Assistant, Secretary, or Administrative Assistant; or two years of such service as an Administrative Specialist.

Working Conditions

The work is performed in a typical office environment and requires the use of standard office equipment, including computers and peripheral equipment.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Considerable knowledge of legal research methods, techniques, and resources, including computer hardware and software associated with such research.
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal court procedures.
  • Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, rules, and precedents governing District activities.
  • Knowledge of legal terminology.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
  • Interpersonal skills.