City of Waterbury

This is an unclassified full-time position with benefits

PARALEGAL

Municipality seeking a full-time

provisional paralegal for a busy municipal law office. The ideal candidate will be a confident, highly motivated, organized and detailed paralegal with litigation experience.

Responsibilities:

Conduct legal research
Assist in drafting court documents, such as pleadings and briefs
Prepare trial binders, exhibits and medical binders
Maintain attorneys calendars and notify attorneys of deadlines
Monitor cases
Answer routine correspondence and telephone inquiries
Perform other duties as required

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to write and draft legal documents
Familiarity with court procedures and forms, including but not limited to pleadings and discovery
Knowledge of basic legal concepts, terminology and processes
Ability to handle several projects at one time and prioritize multiple projects

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
Ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency
Excellent computer skills including Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to work with database and spreadsheet applications
Takes initiative and can work with minimal oversight on multiple projects with competing priorities

Education/Training:

Certificate of Completion of a Paralegal Certificate Program from an accredited college or industry recognized organization. An Associates or Bachelors degree in Paralegal Studies is preferred
Experience: 2 years, at least one of the two years must have occurred in the past 5 years providing services to an attorney practicing in the State of Connecticut. Experience in litigation is preferred

Please email resume to:

corpcounsel@waterburyct.org

203-574-6731

203-574-8340 (fax)

E.O.E. M/F/D/V

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