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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Paralegal I
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 10043 Salary Grade: ME8
Approved: Last Revised: July 08, 2019

Purpose:
 

Under direct and regular supervision, performs entry-level legal services for, and on behalf of, the City. Requires the exercise of initiative on matters of significance involving the City’s general operations.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Prepares, assembles, and/or manages administrative and litigation reports or other documents on legal matters of routine complexity.
  2. Organizes the processing of routine legal matters based on established departmental processes.
  3. Assists in the maintenance of case files.
  4. Communicates, as directed, on legal matters with internal and/or external persons or organizations.
  5. Assists with the research and analysis of facts and applicable law and policies.
  6. Utilizes on-line research services and other computer-based and written resources.
  7. Performs analysis of moderate complexity on legal or factual issues assigned.
  8. Prepares initial, including but not limited to, business letters, internal memoranda, etc.
  9. Assists, as needed, other paralegals on more complex assignments.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
  None.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of laws applicable to Texas local governments.
  • Knowledge of relevant court procedures and rules of evidence.
  • Skill in the use of departmental computer systems and technology.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks, schedule interruptions, and shift time deadlines.
  • Ability to conform to Departmental administrative procedures and requirements.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
  • Ability to exercise discretion in confidential matters.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • 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.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.