What are the responsibilities and job description for the Municipal Paralegal position at City of Garland, TX?
Summary
Responsible for providing legal support to the City Attorney’s Office for prosecutorial efforts and supporting litigation related to criminal misdemeanors, upholding city ordinances, and other legal proceedings, including but not limited to assistance in legal drafting and research.
Salary: Depending on qualifications and experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Support attorneys in prosecutorial efforts, including drafting complaints, reviewing evidence, and coordinating with law enforcement.
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda, pleadings, discovery responses, affidavits, and other legal documents.
- Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings by organizing case files, summarizing depositions, and coordinating witnesses.
- Maintain case files and ensure proper documentation of legal matters.
- Assist in responding to public information requests, as well as compiling relevant records.
- Provide administrative and legal support to City departments as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field or paralegal certification from an accredited institution.
- Prior experience as a paralegal in a law firm, government agency, or corporate legal department.
- The ability to obtain a CJIS background clearance.
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties of the job.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.
- Two or more years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in municipal law, litigation, or prosecutorial support.
- Knowledge of legal research methods and legal terminology.
- Familiarity with Texas municipal law, court procedures, and rules of evidence.
- Strong ability to draft and organize legal documents with attention to detail.
- Ability to conduct research and summarize findings in a clear and concise manner.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple cases and deadlines.
- Ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity and discretion.
Licenses and Certifications
- Paralegal certification from an accredited program preferred.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The incumbent works in a typical office environment; relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person