Paralegal (City Attorney's Office - Non Civil Service)

Job Summary

Assists one or more Assistant City Attorneys with the details of all aspects of legal work, carrying out legal duties such as researching legal issues; preparation of documents pertaining to the handling of cases; collection of documentary evidence and information; securing copies of regulations, statutes and case reports; and the screening and processing of correspondence.

Job Description

Dallas City Attorney’s Office – General Counsel Division
The Dallas City Attorney’s Office is seeking an energetic, self-motivated paralegal with three to five years of experience to fill a full-time position in the General Counsel Division.

• Assist the General Counsel Division with all aspects of legal work.
• Take the lead on managing the City Attorney’s Office service request process to ensure that all requests are assigned and handled in a timely manner.

Requirements

Proficient in Westlaw Next and Lexis, Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and Acrobat Professional.
Experience using case management software.
Proficient in drafting legal memoranda, correspondence, and other written documents.
Knowledgeable of legal terminology, principles, and procedures.
Maintain calendars, schedule appointments, meetings, hearings, and conferences for attorneys.

Qualifications

Paralegal certificate or a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

• Excellent personal interaction skills with the ability to work cooperatively with other employees, clients, and members of the public.
• Self-starter, organized, and able to work independently, where necessary, in order to complete a project.

Benefits

The city's comprehensive benefits package comes with the position.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position is exempt from the provisions applicable to civil service, pursuant to Chapter XVI, Section 9 of the Dallas City Charter.

Benefits

The city provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Contact Information

If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, a writing sample of no more than 10 pages, attached in your application, and three references. You can also submit them to: attresumes@dallas.gov

No phone calls are needed, we will reach out to you if you qualify for next steps.

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

The City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.