City Attorney's Office - Paralegal
Job Posting for City Attorney's Office - Paralegal at City of McAllen
Closes On: May 16, 2024 at 11:50 PM CST
Location:
City Hall, McAllen, TX 78501
Department:
Property & Casualty
Job Status:
Full-Time
Days:
Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.
Hours Per Week:
40
Rate of Pay:
$22.6253 hourly -
Position Type:
Full-Time
Status:
Open Until Filled
Job Description
Under general supervision by the City Attorney, the Paralegal assists staff attorneys who are responsible for litigation matters by conducting case preparation activities, including fact gathering, litigation discovery, document management, research and trial, mediation, and arbitration setting support. The Paralegal also assists in transactional matters including real estate closings, due diligence, document preparation, and research. The position requires familiarity or ability to develop knowledge of municipal government related matters.
Job Responsibilities
1. Schedule, coordinate and maintain calendar of activities, meetings and other events, including webinars, conference calls, and meetings.
2. Create, organize, maintain, and update litigation case files and transactional matter files.
3. Obtain, review, and analyze relevant supporting documents, including department files, incident reports, medical records, witness statements, real estate contracts, title reports, and letters, development agreements.
4. Prepare and update legal documents, including correspondence, monthly litigation reports, pleadings, discovery responses and requests, subpoenas, and documents responsive to discovery, subpoena requests, draft correspondence, draft agreements, draft transactional documents.
5. File and e-serve pleadings and discovery in Justice, County, District and Federal Courts. File economic development reports with various state agencies.
6. Perform due diligence including review of title commitments, surveys and underlying title documents and entity documents, coordinate and implement transactions and closings.
7. Prepare closing checklists, critical dates lists, closing documents, various affidavits, certificates and resolutions and coordinate and control the closing process for various real estate transactions.
8. Coordinate and schedule witness interviews, meetings, hearings, depositions, docket control conferences, mediations, and arbitrations.
9. Act as liaison with various internal departments, outside agencies, outside counsel, property owners, lenders, and realtors.
10. Prepare hearing, pretrial, trial notebooks as well as closing documents and closing binders.
11. Attend meetings, closings, depositions, and administrative and court hearings.
12. Perform additional duties assigned by Attorneys.
2. Create, organize, maintain, and update litigation case files and transactional matter files.
3. Obtain, review, and analyze relevant supporting documents, including department files, incident reports, medical records, witness statements, real estate contracts, title reports, and letters, development agreements.
4. Prepare and update legal documents, including correspondence, monthly litigation reports, pleadings, discovery responses and requests, subpoenas, and documents responsive to discovery, subpoena requests, draft correspondence, draft agreements, draft transactional documents.
5. File and e-serve pleadings and discovery in Justice, County, District and Federal Courts. File economic development reports with various state agencies.
6. Perform due diligence including review of title commitments, surveys and underlying title documents and entity documents, coordinate and implement transactions and closings.
7. Prepare closing checklists, critical dates lists, closing documents, various affidavits, certificates and resolutions and coordinate and control the closing process for various real estate transactions.
8. Coordinate and schedule witness interviews, meetings, hearings, depositions, docket control conferences, mediations, and arbitrations.
9. Act as liaison with various internal departments, outside agencies, outside counsel, property owners, lenders, and realtors.
10. Prepare hearing, pretrial, trial notebooks as well as closing documents and closing binders.
11. Attend meetings, closings, depositions, and administrative and court hearings.
12. Perform additional duties assigned by Attorneys.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum Requirements:1. This position requires a High School diploma or GED Equivalent and successful completion of a paralegal program through the State Bar of Texas, or an Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or higher-level degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Position requires a minimum of three (3) years of related work experience in litigation practice with a professional legal service office.
3. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
4. Must possess a current, valid Texas Class C driver's license.
5. Must have excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects.
6. Position requires the ability to exhibit confidentiality and exercise discretion.
7. Must have the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with or without direct supervision.
8. Must have a general understanding of court/legal procedures, and general knowledge of rules, regulations, and procedures applicable to municipalities.
11. Must exercise a professional and courteous demeanor.
12. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and must possess the ability to use general office equipment.
2. Position requires a minimum of three (3) years of related work experience in litigation practice with a professional legal service office.
3. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
4. Must possess a current, valid Texas Class C driver's license.
5. Must have excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects.
6. Position requires the ability to exhibit confidentiality and exercise discretion.
7. Must have the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with or without direct supervision.
8. Must have a general understanding of court/legal procedures, and general knowledge of rules, regulations, and procedures applicable to municipalities.
11. Must exercise a professional and courteous demeanor.
12. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and must possess the ability to use general office equipment.
Physical Requirements
1. Employee generally works in an office environment. Work requires exerting up to 10 pounds on occasion when working with file boxes and records.
Additional Information
1. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Disclaimer
This job description summarizes essential job functions and minimum job requirements for entry level work and typical duties illustrative of the type of work customarily assigned and performed in this position. However, this job description does not represent every aspect of the job nor does it guarantee permanent employment, as all positions with the City of McAllen are employment at will positions. Job descriptions are subject to periodic updates and modifications. The City reserves the right to change work assignments and other aspects of a job. The City of McAllen is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local laws.
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