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City of Petersburg Paralegal - City Attorney in Petersburg, Virginia
Job Title Paralegal
Salary $22.66 - $37.32 Hourly $47,131.00 - $77,624.00 Annually
Job Type Full-Time
Location 135 North Union Street, Petersburg, Virginia
Department City Attorney
DescriptionBenefitsSupplemental Questions
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | General Description; | | | | The Paralegal performs difficult paraprofessional, skilled clerical | | and administrative work in the operation of the department and does | | other related work as required. In accordance with Section 2-112 192 | | of the City Code, this position reports directly to and serves at the | | pleasure of the City Attorney. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Essential Functions: | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of | | the time spent working in this job. The City Attorney may assign | | additional functions related to the type of work of the job, as | | necessary. | | | | Essential Functions: | | | | The primary function the Paralegal for the Office of the City | | Attorney is to provide support to the City Attorney in his provision | | of legal services to the City. Receives all incoming calls and | | requests for legal services. Serves as the main conduit for the | | receipt and dissemination of information from the Office of the City | | Attorney. Researches and manages case files and other legal documents | | of the City. | | | | Drafts deeds, affidavits, briefs, discovery, and other documents | | related to legal matters being handled by the Office of the City | | Attorney. | | | | Assists the City Attorney or his designee in handling case | | investigative work. | | | | Assists in interviews of witnesses and complainants to prepare the | | attorneys for trial. | | | | May be called upon to attend trials and hearings. | | | | Assists with case investigations and document searches. Prepares | | exhibit books and other materials. | | | | Maintains incoming and outgoing mail logs and ensures that all | | incoming and outgoing documents are property date stamped and logged. | | | | Handles all docketing and scheduling of hearings, meetings, and other | | matters. Is responsible for maintaining the office calendar. | | | | Prepares subpoenas witnesses for trials. Schedules court reporters | | for trials and hearings. | | | | Assists in the preparation of monthly and annual budgets and prepares | | payment vouchers. Performs desktop publishing of the City Code to | | update all adopted ordinance and upload and maintain the City Code on | | the City webpage. | | | | Manages law library in the office and orders legal publications for | | attorneys. Submits timesheets for office personnel. Enters payment | | vouchers for payment. Reviews court dockets makes necessary | | scheduling updates to the office calendar. | | | | Coordinates and schedules appointments for the city Attorney with | | groups of City Officials. Tracks office supply inventory and places | | necessary orders for replenishing supplies. | | | | Coordinates Council Agenda Items with Clerk of Council. May supervise | | additional support staff and department assigned interns | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Qualifications: | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: | | | | Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an | | Associate Degree or Certification as a Paralegal from an accredited | | college or university, and considerable experience in progressively | | responsible paralegal work. | | | | Two or more years experience as a paralegal for a municipality or | | private firm that practices municipal government law is required. | | Knowledge of the Virginia legal system, criminal litigation, legal | | case management techniques and terminology. | | | | Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: | | | | Possession of a valid Virginia drivers license or the ability to | | obtain it. Membership in a Local Government Paralegals Association | | Paralegal certification preferred. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Additional Requirements: | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance | | | | The City of Petersburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires | | The City of Petersburg to provide adequate accommodations to | | qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current | | employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with | | management.