City of New Haven · 16 hours ago
Paralegal
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expCity of New Haven is seeking a Paralegal to provide legal assistance under the supervision of attorneys. The role involves conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, and coordinating case activities while maintaining client confidentiality.
GovernmentHealth CarePublic SafetySocial Assistance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Prepares draft legal pleadings, including appearances, answers, motions, and memoranda under the direction and supervision of staff attorneys
Maintains case documents in proper order, both in paper files and digital database
Maintains and updates office digital databases, ensuring accurate and organized case information for easy retrieval
Prepares drafts of simple contracts for review and revision by attorneys
Conducts investigations as assigned by attorneys by asking employees and/or department heads, as witnesses, a variety of questions relevant to the case in question; prepares accurate reports of such investigations upon request
Schedules and coordinates depositions, ensuring all parties are informed and necessary documents are prepared
Interviews witnesses as requested by attorneys
Schedules & notices public meetings; prepares meeting agendas & minutes; posts minutes to City website in compliance with public meeting laws; and provide other support to attorneys as requested
Schedule meetings & webinars for attorneys using current approved technologies
Provides administrative support for attorneys
Performs related work as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in a Legal Studies/Paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association
One to three years' experience in a law office, performing tasks such as legal research, document drafting and memoranda writing, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities
Knowledge of legal research techniques, understanding case law and statutory materials
Knowledge of principles and practices of civil law
Knowledge of legal documents, pleadings, and litigation procedures
Proficiency in using legal software and applications for research, document preparation, and case management
Proficiency in utilizing office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Zoom
Ability to understand legal issues and to do statutory and case law research
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals to enhance investigative work assigned by staff attorneys
Ability to maintain confidentiality of case files for investigative purposes
Ability to express ideas clearly both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public
Must possess strong organizational skills to effectively prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple assignments simultaneously
Must demonstrate high ethical standards, maintaining confidentiality and upholding professional integrity in all interactions
Benefits
General Funded hires into this class shall not be covered by Social Security but rather the City pension, contributing 10% of salary.
Company
City of New Haven
City of New Haven is a government organization that provides city and business services such as health, human, building, and development.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Renee Dobos
Chief Operating Officer
Donna Marie Piccirilli, MBA MSI
VP Information Technology/CIO
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