What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at City of Bellevue?
Are you:
Resourceful and adaptable.
Effective in a variety of communication settings.
Able to listen attentively and confirm an understanding of what was said.
Do You:
Demonstrate self-awareness. Demonstrate sound judgement. Seek, embrace, and act on feedback.
Understand the need for procedure, but aren’t shy about identifying a new way of operating.
Pay attention to the small details. Like working in a team setting.
If so, the Bellevue City Attorney’s Office is the place to be. The Bellevue City Attorney’s Office is a 32-member department that provides civil advice and litigation, criminal prosecution, and risk management services to the City. We are looking for an experienced paralegal to join the Civil Division of the Office. The successful candidate will join a fast-paced diverse, collegial, and supportive work environment, with opportunities to work on a wide variety of legal matters,
* This position is Hybrid eligible - must be onsite at least 2 days per week.*
- Provides legal support to civil division of the City Attorney’s Office, including both advice and litigation attorneys.
- Conducts legal research relating to complex problems and projects and prepares memoranda and/or opinions containing recommended courses of action and/or solutions to legal issues.
- Conducts investigations and interviews with City employees and others in order to gather information relating to particular legal issues and/or litigation.
- Provides assistance to various City departments relating to responses to legal issues and/or preparation of legal documents.
- Assists the City Attorney and/or Assistant City Attorneys in preparing for trial/hearing and assists the City Attorney and/or Assistant City Attorneys in preparing responses to requests for legal opinions.
- Prepares drafts of initial pleadings, discovery documents, motions, briefs and other legal pleadings and papers relating to litigation.
- Files and serves documents with state and federal courts, with administrative agencies and boards, and with other parties.
- Prepares graphic aids, tables, PowerPoint presentations and other audio/visual devices for the City Attorney and/or Assistant City Attorneys.
- Performs data and document management and retrieval. Redacts documents, as necessary and prepares privilege logs.
- Strong client service and leadership abilities.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational and detail-oriented skills.
- Strong time management skills.
- Familiar with federal, state, and local rules and processes for filing and serving documents.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize work, balance competing demands with frequent interruptions and meet established deadlines.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and Adobe, and the proven ability to learn and navigate new computer programs and databases.
- Experience with e-discovery software and databases.
- Experience with Prolaw (case management system) and GovQA preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to maintain confidentiality and to work with people in a sensitive and courteous manner.
- Ability to work as a team player as well as independently with minimal supervision.
- Paralegal certification preferred.
- Three or more years of professional related experience.
- Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Hiring Process:
Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.
Answer the Supplemental Questions included as part of this employment opportunity.
We do not accept resumes and cover letters. Only electronic applications are accepted.
For questions regarding the position please contact Assistant City Attorney Cheryl Zakrzewski at 425-452-4081 or via email at czakrzewski@bellevuewa.gov.
The City of Bellevue values diversity in its workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran's status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local laws.
At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The five essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: exceptional public service, stewardship, committee to employees, integrity, and innovation. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.
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Have we piqued your interest yet. Come join our team. The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at 425-452-6838 or. bellevuehr@bellevuewa.gov. If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.
For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.
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Salary : $71,346 - $98,468
