What are the responsibilities and job description for the NB-FT-Paralegal - Common Council position at City of South Bend?
Salary: $60,000
POSITION SUMMARY: The Paralegal or Legal Assistant provides administrative and paralegal support for the South Bend Common Council, its individual members, and the Common Council Attorney while exercising a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
? Provides support for South Bend Common Council and the South Bend Common Council Attorney.
? Performs legal research primarily regarding recently passed or proposed state legislation.
? Prepares draft Special Resolutions and Special Proclamations for the Council and Council Attorney.
? Performs legal research as requested by Council members or Council Attorney regarding proposed Ordinances and Resolutions.
? Prepares drafts of legal documents.
? Coordinates or participates in special projects as assigned.
? Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
? Assumes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor?s Degree and/or at least three (3) years of paralegal or legal administrative experience.
Salary : $60,000
