Government Practice Paralegal

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Government Practice Paralegal
Responsibilities: Provide substantive, para-professional support to the attorneys in the firm’s government practice group representing city and county governments, special purpose entities, governmental agencies, and school districts. May include support for general counsel duties, litigation, open records requests, insurance disputes, school district and district employee relations, foreclosures, as well as expulsion hearings, disciplinary review hearings, and special education due process hearings. Duties will be under the supervision of the firm’s attorneys.

Qualification and Experience Qualifications: Should have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree (2 or 4-year degree program) required. Must have 3-5 years of proven experience working as a paralegal in a law firm or government agency, while providing support to multiple attorneys, including considerable responsibility for document management and computerized litigation support. Proficient knowledge of computerized systems and software, including Microsoft Office, database applications, timekeeping applications, and other software applications as necessary or required.

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