What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at City of St. Louis?
Salary: $42,276 - $59,332Position Grade:13GDepartment: City Counselor’s OfficeJob Type: Full-Time (Permanent)Examination Number: Location: Incumbents in this position are responsible for providing legal support and assistance to attorneys, including legal research and trial preparation work in addition to preparation of legal documents.Essential Functions and Responsibilities: ?Reviews, evaluates, researches, prepares, and analyzes legal documents and various records in connection with civil litigation. ?Researches, gathers, reviews, analyzes, copies, categorizes, logs, indexes, summarizes, redacts, and organizes records, information, and other materials collected for and during investigations and discovery. ?Identifies issues and possible grounds for objections or protective orders related to discovery. ?Conveys information and updates to attorneys, witnesses, and relevant personnel. Drafts summaries and timelines of the case and evidence. ?Prepares records and information for use as exhibits and trial presentation. ?Assists with the administration of litigation holds, preservation requests, certified document and business record affidavit requests and record retention and management processes and systems. ?Coordinates and calendar schedules (meetings, hearings, depositions, deadlines, mediation, trials, etc.) for Law Department and Police Division Personnel. ?Organizes and manages files and internal databases. Keeps records up to date, close files, and ensure proper record retention. ?Exercises good judgment and soft customer service skills in interactions with citizens and others. ?Serves as backup to Legal Secretary.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Salary: $42,276 - $59,332Position Grade:13GDepartment: City Counselor’s OfficeJob Type: Full-Time (Permanent)Examination Number: Location: Incumbents in this position are responsible for providing legal support and assistance to attorneys, including legal research and trial preparation work in addition to preparation of legal documents.Essential Functions and Responsibilities: ?Reviews, evaluates, researches, prepares, and analyzes legal documents and various records in connection with civil litigation. ?Researches, gathers, reviews, analyzes, copies, categorizes, logs, indexes, summarizes, redacts, and organizes records, information, and other materials collected for and during investigations and discovery. ?Identifies issues and possible grounds for objections or protective orders related to discovery. ?Conveys information and updates to attorneys, witnesses, and relevant personnel. Drafts summaries and timelines of the case and evidence. ?Prepares records and information for use as exhibits and trial presentation. ?Assists with the administration of litigation holds, preservation requests, certified document and business record affidavit requests and record retention and management processes and systems. ?Coordinates and calendar schedules (meetings, hearings, depositions, deadlines, mediation, trials, etc.) for Law Department and Police Division Personnel. ?Organizes and manages files and internal databases. Keeps records up to date, close files, and ensure proper record retention. ?Exercises good judgment and soft customer service skills in interactions with citizens and others. ?Serves as backup to Legal Secretary.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:A Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies or a directly related field; Scoring Components and Their WeightsExperience and Training: 100%Documentation of Academic Credentials must be Submitted Upon RequestWhen completing the Employment History and the Educational/Training History sections of the Employment Application, please be as thorough as possible when describing your education, training and experience relating to this position. Applicants will only receive credit for their experience, training and education as shown on the application. Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute to a fully completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.Veterans Preference PointsTo be eligible for veteran's preference points, the applicant must submit a copy of their DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with the Employment Application or upon request. The Director of Personnel may, in their discretion, accept alternate documentation.City Residence Preference PointsCity residents who pass an examination for a position in the classified service and do not receive any other preference will receive a five (5) point preference on a scale of 100 points on the exam. An additional one (1) point shall be added to the passing score of City residents who receive any other preference on a scale of 100 points.AccommodationsIf assistance with the job application is necessary based on a physical impairment, mental impairment, or otherwise, they should reach out to the Office on the Disabled with contact information.
Salary : $42,276 - $59,332
