City of Philadelphia · 1 hour ago
Legal Assistant - Code & Public Nuisance Litigation Unit
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$44K/yr - $61K/yrThe City of Philadelphia is an employer that values inclusion, integrity, and innovation. They are seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys by performing legal work and clerical duties, ensuring the responsibilities of the Code & Public Nuisance Litigation Unit are met.
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Responsibilities
Drafting of complaints and other legal filings
Prepare court notices, subpoenas for documents and witnesses, trial exhibits, service of process, etc
Input data/information into case management systems regarding all matters handled by the unit
Assisting attorneys with the logistics of case management—including but not limited to tracking service, responses, and deadlines--document preparation, and trial
Compile reports as needed for the Chief, the Chief’s chain of command, discovery and matters handled by the unit
Research on departmental systems, Westlaw, and public records such as Philadox, Atlas, OPA
Assist in preparing witnesses for hearings and requesting discovery
Coordinate appearance of court reporters and technology providers
Follow up on action items
Liaise with client departments, including Department of Licenses and Inspections, Department of Public Health, Streets Department, and PPD
Communicate with the public regarding judgment balances and negotiated payoffs
Set up all new cases files, typically for Court of Common Pleas and Municipal Court
Maintain attorney and group calendars for all hearings
Copy, scan, fax and hand-deliver documents
Redact sensitive information from discoverable documents
Preserve electronic copies of documents for case files
Additional duties as the Chief and the Chief’s chain of command require
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate and/or experience as an administrative assistant with specific experience with document drafting and management
Ability to maintain large volumes of documents and data utilizing databases such as Sharepoint
Ability to work in a demanding and fast-paced setting
Ability to work productively on one's own, and collaboratively
Ability to adapt and learn new systems/procedures
Experience with Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat (including bates stamping, redaction, creating and splitting of pdfs)
Hard-working, organized, attend to detail, and have an eager, helpful attitude
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communication
Excellent attention to detail
Knowledge of legal concepts such as attorney-client privilege and relevance
Preferred
Knowledge of City procedures is a plus
Benefits
Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available
Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
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Company
City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the fifth-most-populous city in the United States.
Founded in 1682
10001+ employees
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