Paralegal I, II, or III

Job Description:

Paralegal I, II, or III

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Paralegal I:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years of direct legal support or comparable experience.
• Successful completion of either an American Bar Association approved paralegal training program, or a paralegal training program conducted by an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None.

Paralegal II:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience as a paralegal.
• Successful completion of an American Bar Association approved paralegal training program, or a paralegal training program conducted by an accredited college or university.
• Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for an accredited paralegal training program.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None.

Paralegal III :
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus seven (7) years of experience as a paralegal.
• Successful completion of an American Bar Association approved paralegal training program, paralegal training program conducted by an accredited college or university.
• Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for an accredited paralegal training program.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None.

Notes to Applicants

The mission of the Law Department is to provide quality legal services to the City of Austin so that it can govern lawfully with the highest level of integrity and serve the community effectively. As the chief legal advisor for the City, the Law Department provides legal advice and representation to the Mayor, City Council, City Officers, City Manager, city departments, boards, and commissions of the City.

Division Overview:
The Municipal Operations Division provides legal advice and opinions to City Council and City staff on municipal finance issues such as public finance, bonds, taxes, fees and budget and other municipal services such as Transportation, Public Works and Purchasing. The attorneys also provide transactional assistance to multiple City departments such as Health, Aviation, Convention Center, Economic Development, and Controller.

Working with the City of Austin provides a number of benefits including medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities, and more! Click HERE for more information.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
• A resume is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application.
• Please do not use the phrase “see resume” or refer to other documents to complete your application.
• Do not leave the “Duties and Responsibilities” sections blank.
• These will be considered incomplete applications. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please include contact information from previous employers.

If you are selected for hire:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees) is required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization or institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
• If you are in the military or are a military veteran, you will need to provide a copy of the Member 4 page of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

Pay Range
Commensurate
Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday (hours may vary based on departmental needs and will require time in the office).
Job Close Date 10/04/2024 Type of Posting External Department Law Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience with drafting discovery, motions and other civil litigation documents.
• Experience working in a governmental setting processing non-litigation documents and assignments.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
For the Duties, Functions, and Responsibilities of this position, please click the appropriate job description below:

Paralegal I Job Description Paralegal II Job Description Paralegal III Job Description
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
For the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of this position, please click the appropriate job description below:

Paralegal I Job Description Paralegal II Job Description Paralegal III Job Description
Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years of direct legal support or comparable experience. Successful completion of either an American Bar Association approved paralegal training program, or a paralegal training program conducted by an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience. Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have a paralegal certification?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of litigation experience do you possess?
(Open Ended Question)
* Please list the electronic filing software you have experience with (like ProDocs or Pacer)
(Open Ended Question)
* Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Word, Excel, and Outlook?

• Basic: Create/edit simple documents, spreadsheets, and emails
• Intermediate: Create/edit a variety of documents and spreadsheets, reformat document features such as color, font style, and size of text, change page size width, and filter/sort data fields
• Advanced: Create/edit comple documents and spreadsheets, intergrate features such as tables, charts, mathmatic formulas, hyperlinks, graphics, data/mail merge, import data deom one documnet to another.

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents