Paralegal

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

HIRING RANGE: $34.42 - $38.24/hour

Job Summary 

Assists attorneys by providing administrative and research support including document preparation and review; monitoring new and active litigation, calendaring deadlines, scheduling witness meetings, gathering information relevant to open cases, assisting to organize and prepare various stages of litigation, creating documents for motions and trial.    

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. 

• Responsible for monitoring new and active litigation. 

• Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss and plan assigned cases or projects. 

• Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures. 

• Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys. 

• Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements. 

• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items. 

• Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings. 

• May assist with administrative duties, including reviewing documents prior to submission to the City Council and reviewing police body cam.   

• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Reporting Relationships 

Supervision Received:  City Attorney  

Supervision Exercised: none 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters. 

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment. 

Technological Skills 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.