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TRANSACTIONAL SENIOR PARALEGAL – CONTRACTS SECTION

City of Houston · Houston, TX · 3 mo ago
LegalFull-time

About the role

The City of Houston Legal Department seeks a skilled, energetic, team-oriented senior paralegal who is self-motivated and can work independently on various transactional assignments.

Responsibilities

  • Drafting various legal documents, including ordinances and contracts for review, approval, and use by attorneys.
  • Maintaining physical and electronic files.
  • Regularly communicating with client departments to provide status updates and request additional information.
  • Performing basic legal research.

Requirements

  • Minimum Education: Requires a high school diploma or a GED certificate and a certificate in paralegal or legal assistant studies. An Associate degree may be substituted for the above certification requirement. Above average academic performance is preferred.
  • Basic Computer Skills: Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Experience: Five years of experience as a paralegal at a comparable professional organization are required. An additional two years of Paralegal experience may be substituted for the certificate in paralegal or legal assistant studies.

Preferences

  • Excellent communication, drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Familiarity with municipal or public law.
  • Proficiency with the Office 365 suite of programs, including Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, OneDrive Business, as well as electronic legal research tools such as Westlaw Edge, Practical Law, and Drafting Assistant.

General Information

  • Selection/Skills Tests Required: All applicants will be expected to provide a writing sample and transcripts. All applicants must upload a current resume in addition to completing the application.
  • Safety Impact Position: No.

Safety Information

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

Salary Information

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in the appropriate classification.

Application Procedures

  • Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown.
  • Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
  • To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832) 393-0350.

General Information

  • All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information.
  • If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 393-0350.
  • If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

EEO Statement

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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