Legal Assistant

Are you detail-oriented, organized individual with a passion for the legal field? Our City of Cedar Rapids is seeking a dedicated City Legal Assistant to join our team. As a City Legal Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the legal department and ensuring the smooth operation of our city's legal affairs. The City is committed to employing individuals who reflect our community’s diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community.   

At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community’s diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation.

About our Community

Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids is our vibrant and diverse community known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Our city has a strong sense of community which can be seen at any of our numerous parks, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly events year round. You can also explore our thriving downtown district, filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, or take a stroll along the Cedar River, which runs through the heart of the city. Cedar Rapids - Why you should live here!   

About this Opportunity    
Provides clerical, administrative and legal support services such as trial preparation and case management to the City Attorneys.  Administers day-to-day operations for the office.  

• Provides general support to attorneys and the City; ensures attorneys are aware of current case activity and deadlines; maintains department files and records.
• Provides general litigation support, including drafting routine pleadings for municipal, state and federal courts and various state agencies.
• Tracks open cases and litigation files, and schedules matters among parties. Assists in preparing discovery documents witness lists, exhibits lists, deposition summaries, and trial notebooks.
• Performs basic research.  
• Prepares routine correspondence, notices, lis pendens, certifications, and other legal documents. 
• Assists in drafting ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and real estate documents.
• Responds to inquiries and assists in preparation of responses to records requests and subpoenas. 
• Updates and maintains case management document system; scans and indexes documents; submits finalized versions of ordinances.
• Assists with special projects as assigned
• Performs related work as required.

Required Education and Experience

• At least two years of relevant college-level course work or an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Legal Secretarial Science, Paralegal studies or a related field and
• One (1) to (3) years of experience with court procedures and legal office experience or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 
• Strong technological, computer, and typing skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population

Required Licenses or Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm