Paralegal

Salary: $45,150.00 - $67,910.00 Annually

Location:

Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Number: U
Department: ATTRNYS AND PARALEGALS
Opening Date: 07/03/2025
Closing Date:
Continuous
FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Education and Experience:

An accredited Associate's degree or higher in paralegal or legal assistant studies, or a related field, plus three (3) years' experience as a paralegal or performing office support work in a legal setting.

Licenses and Certificates:
None

Under general supervision, provide paralegal services in research and document preparation for an attorney as assigned.

• Conduct standard research and analysis of facts and applicable laws and cases, utilizing online research services and other computer-based and written resources.
• Request information pursuant to applicable statutes and regulations; assist in investigation of facts, statutes, regulations and case law to identify causes of action and prepare cases appropriately.
• Obtain pertinent information regarding legal matters; track legislation and serve as a liaison to the area of assignment, if required.
• Compose, proof and correct designated legal correspondence and related documents for review and approval of the attorney supported, including business letters, internal memoranda, legal opinions, appeals, pleadings, subpoenas, interrogatories, requests for production, deposition notices, ordinances, resolutions, settlement agreements, contracts, deeds and debt collection documents.
• Prepare and assemble administrative and litigation reports; assist, process and respond to public requests under the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA). Transcribe dictated correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Maintain legal filing system and law library, and perform allied records management as delegated: enter data, update general legal, utility master, and legislative folders, binders, electronic media, and TPIA logs; file legal documents with court clerks and administrative agencies; manage records maintenance of workers' compensation, environmental, bankruptcy, personnel, prosecution and other legal matters; compile and record statistics on closed and archived files;
  
  ensure legal and other designated textbooks, reference manuals and periodicals are up to date, cataloged, cross-indexed and shelved orderly.
• Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned, including assisting with collection from individuals who are delinquent in payment of ad valorem taxes, utilities fees, property damage claims, workers compensation, subrogation or other fees due the City.

Employer:

City of El Paso
Address: 300 N. Campbell, El Paso, Texas, 79901
Phone:
Website: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov