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Section: TORT & CIVIL RIGHTS
Reporting Location: 900 BAGBY
Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM* *Subject to Change
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
The Office of the City Attorney for the City of Houston (the “OCA”) provides legal services to the City, its elected and appointed officials, and its employees while adhering to the following guiding principles:
- Quality & Service – Achieving high customer satisfaction as judged by our clients.
- Partnership & Teamwork – Working cooperatively internally and with our clients to achieve the City’s goals.
- Integrity & Candor – Placing honesty and ethical behavior first.
- Dignity & Diversity – Promoting each person’s value.
- Innovation & Imagination – Seeking novel and creative approaches to achieving the City’s objectives.
Every member of the OCA must be committed to “Service Through Law.”
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The OCA seeks a skilled, energetic, team-oriented Paralegal who is self-motivated and can work independently on various complex paralegal assignments with the attorneys in the Torts and Civil Rights Section.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Performs investigative functions and research legal issues in preparation for court cases.
- Assisting attorneys in responding to discovery, ordering records, e-filing and e-serving in state and federal courts.
- Maintaining attorney calendars and schedules; working with court staff to obtain hearing dates and trial schedules.
- Performs confidential and sensitive assignments for the City Attorney and other attorneys.
- Performs other administrative or paralegal responsibilities as assigned, including organizing files, electronically maintained.
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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE:
PREFERENCES
Preference will be given to candidates with:
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities/deadlines.
- Experience working with multiple attorneys.
- Strong drafting research and writing skills.
- The ability to develop and package high quality written communications that are clear, concise, and well organized.
- Must be willing to work extended hours as needed to accommodate case load demands.
- Ability to work under pressure and without close supervision, and to independently produce error-free documents.
- Advanced level or higher proficiency in the use of Office 365 suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and SharePoint, and have the ability to quickly grasp specialized software programs.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED None
However, the Department may administer skill assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION No
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if candidate is promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Pay Grade: 12
Salary Range: $33,878 to $62,500
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)393-6214.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
If you need special services or accommodations, call (832)393-6214.
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EOE - Equal Opportunity Employment
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.
901 Bagby St
Houston, Texas, 77002
