Paralegal (Open Until Filled)
City of Fresno, Fresno, CA, United States
Position Overview
Paralegal – City Attorney’s Office
The City of Fresno invites experienced paralegals to join its City Attorney’s Office to support legal matters, including litigation preparation, research, and administrative hearings.
Responsibilities
Prepare and respond to Public Records Act requests.
Respond to inquiries regarding case management status and data using computer systems.
Organize trial and administrative hearing documents and exhibits.
Brief witnesses for trial and administrative hearings.
Conduct investigative work, including interviewing potential witnesses and inspecting property related to claims or complaints.
Represent the City in small claims court and/or administrative hearings.
Perform legal research and draft comprehensive legal memoranda.
Prepare routine contracts, deeds of trust and leases, and perform routine title searches.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Option 1:
Completion of a paralegal training program from an accredited school AND one (1) year of paralegal experience in a law office.
Option 2:
Completion of one (1) year of juris doctorate coursework from a school of law, including coursework in writing and research, contracts, and civil procedure.
Applicants must attach a copy of transcripts. Detailed work‑experience information is required.
Vacancies
Three (3) vacancies exist within the City Attorney's Office.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City reserves the right to provide special accommodation for qualifying disabilities.
Veteran's Preference
Qualified veterans who pass the examination receive an additional five (5) points, provided a DD‑214, Member 4, or electronic copy indicating honorable discharge is submitted.
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Paralegal – City Attorney’s Office
The City of Fresno invites experienced paralegals to join its City Attorney’s Office to support legal matters, including litigation preparation, research, and administrative hearings.
Responsibilities
Prepare and respond to Public Records Act requests.
Respond to inquiries regarding case management status and data using computer systems.
Organize trial and administrative hearing documents and exhibits.
Brief witnesses for trial and administrative hearings.
Conduct investigative work, including interviewing potential witnesses and inspecting property related to claims or complaints.
Represent the City in small claims court and/or administrative hearings.
Perform legal research and draft comprehensive legal memoranda.
Prepare routine contracts, deeds of trust and leases, and perform routine title searches.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Option 1:
Completion of a paralegal training program from an accredited school AND one (1) year of paralegal experience in a law office.
Option 2:
Completion of one (1) year of juris doctorate coursework from a school of law, including coursework in writing and research, contracts, and civil procedure.
Applicants must attach a copy of transcripts. Detailed work‑experience information is required.
Vacancies
Three (3) vacancies exist within the City Attorney's Office.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City reserves the right to provide special accommodation for qualifying disabilities.
Veteran's Preference
Qualified veterans who pass the examination receive an additional five (5) points, provided a DD‑214, Member 4, or electronic copy indicating honorable discharge is submitted.
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