Paralegal (Litigation)

Salary : $47,590.00 - $73,289.00 Annually

Location : Little Rock, AR

Job Type : Full Time- Regular Position

Job Number : CA-2025-02

Department : Office of City Attorney

Division : Office Of City Attorney

Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 19 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

FLSA : Exempt

Bargaining Unit : N / A

Supervisory Responsibility? : No

On-Line Applications Only? : Yes

Department : : Office of City Attorney

Grade : 710

The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Objective & Safety / Security Sensitive Designation

SAFETY / SECURITY SENSITIVE DESIGNATION : Under Review by the Office of the City Attorney

JOB OBJECTIVE : To provide assistance to appellate and litigation attorney(s) by conducting legal research, preparing cases for trial, drafting various legal documents, and related assignments for the City Attorney's Office.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and drafts various legal correspondence to include legal documents, pleadings, motions, and subpoenas; assists in the preparation of discovery documents and responses and prepares power point presentations as assigned.
• Provides administrative and litigation support to attorneys with trial preparation, to include organization of exhibits and evidence; coordinates witness preparation and scheduling of witness process; assists attorneys throughout trial process.
• Conducts investigations and interviews with City employees and others in order to gather information relating to particular legal issues and litigation.
• Conducts legal research to support attorneys; identifies and analyzes relevant case laws and statutory authority for appellate arguments, judicial decisions, legal articles, appellate issues and precedents, and other related materials; prepares case files and documents and general administrative assistance as required.
• Communicates with clients to obtain information and provides updates with appellate court clerks and staff regarding case status and procedural requirements; gathers and organizes client documents; responds to inquiries from court personnel and addresses any issues related to appellate filings.
• Schedules and maintains calendar for the Attorneys by coordinating and scheduling internal and external meetings, conferences calls, and makes scheduling modifications based on priorities and emerging needs; notifies appropriate individuals of scheduled meetings; takes meeting notes and notes items requiring action or follow up; secures meeting rooms and makes catering and other arrangements as needed.
• Conducts analysis and summarizes case files and related legal documents; provides litigation support and strategic planning.
• Monitors and tracks appellate filing deadlines and court submissions; ensures timely filing of all appellate documents and briefs and related information; notifies appropriate personnel of any issues related to deadlines and filings.
• Reviews and organizes documents for discovery purposes; summarizes depositions and trial transcripts.
• Provides assistance to attorneys in drafting appellate briefs to include researching case law and statutes; proofreads and edits appellate briefs for accuracy and compliance with court guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Provides assistance to attorneys in the preparation of oral arguments to include organization of key points and arguments; coordinates the logistics and scheduling of oral argument sessions.
• Compiles and organizes the trial court records and exhibits for submission to the appellate court; ensures all necessary documents and evidence are included in the appellate record.
• Conducts analysis of lower court decisions and identifies potential grounds for appeal; assists in developing appellate strategies and outline of key arguments.
• Monitors the status of appellate cases and keeps clients informed of the status and progress of the case; tracks case progress, reports updates on appellate court rulings and advises of any next steps.
• Provides the highest level of confidentiality one may be exposed to in the performance of essential job functions.
• Maintains cases files and documentation; organizes and maintains case records and trial files; hard copy and electronic files and records, databases, and documents related to assigned projects.
• Operates a computer with database, spreadsheet, and word processing software in the performance of essential job functions.
• Operates an automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : None.

Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of college-level coursework in Paralegal studies or related area; three (3) years of litigation experience as a paralegal, conducting legal research, case preparation, or related area. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

DISCLAIMER :

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Application Requirements

City of Little Rock Benefits

Non-Uniformed NON-Union Eligible Full-Time Employees

Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) -The City pays the eintire cost of employee only health insurance for the base plan. Higher levels of health coverage and dependent coverage is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.

Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) - The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.

Long-Term Disability - The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.

Retirement - Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave may be used for vacation, personal illness, funeral Leave / attendance, illness of a family member or other personal business.

Generous leave accruals with carry over capability.

Short-Term Disability Leave

Short-Term Disability (STD) can be used for extended personal illness requiring the employee to be absent more than three (3) days (with acceptable medical documentation).

All full-time non-uniformed non-union eligible employees earn STD at the rate of six (6) days per year.

After five (5) years of service, an employee will receive 2% of the STD account (maximum 1,000 hours) per years of service, upon termination of employment.

Longevity

Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year thereafter.

Have you completed college-level coursework in Paralegal studies or related area?

If yes, please provide an explanation of your experience.

Do you have at least three (3) years of litigation experience as a paralegal, conducting legal research, case preparation, or related area?

If yes, please provide an explanation of your education.

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

Required Question

Salary : $47,590 - $73,289