Part-Time Paralegal

This is a part-time position not to exceed 1000 Hours per fiscal year

$48.72 Hourly

This position is located in the City Manager’s Office.

Under the general direction of the City Attorney, performs professional-level paralegal work. Responsibilities include coordinating responses to public records requests, conducting legal research, drafting legal documents and correspondence, organizing litigation and administrative files, assisting with contract review, and providing administrative and legal support for municipal legal matters. Exercises independent judgment within established legal and departmental guidelines while maintaining strict confidentiality.Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Coordinates and administers the City's Public Records Request responses by receiving, tracking, reviewing, and processing requests in accordance with applicable state public records laws; communicates with requesting parties and City departments; gathers responsive records; assists in determining applicable exemptions; prepares correspondence; maintains request logs and documentation; monitors statutory response deadlines; and works with the City Attorney to ensure timely and legally compliant responses;
• Conducts legal research using statutes, case law, ordinances, administrative regulations, and other legal resources; summarizes findings for the City Attorney;
• Drafts correspondence, memoranda, legal notices, resolutions, ordinances, agreements, policies, subpoenas, and other legal documents for attorney review;
• Assists with litigation management by organizing case files, coordinating document production, and communicating with outside counsel, courts, and City staff;
• Reviews contracts and agreements for completeness, routing, execution, and recordkeeping; maintains contract databases and legal files.
• Maintains legal records management systems, ensuring accurate filing, indexing, retention, and retrieval of confidential legal documents.
• Coordinates with City departments to obtain information, records, and documentation necessary for legal review and ongoing legal matters.
• Assists in preparing agendas, staff reports, presentations, and supporting documentation for City Council, boards, commissions, and other public meetings as assigned;
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged communications, attorney work product, litigation strategy, and other sensitive information; and
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible paralegal experience, preferably in municipal government, public agency, or civil litigation.
• Experience processing public records requests pursuant to the California Public Records Act; and
• Proficiency in using Westlaw.

Education:

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or closely related field from an accredited institution; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses and Certificates: 

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license at the time of appointment.
• Certified Paralegal (CP) or equivalent professional certification is desirable but not required.

Special requirements:
Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

• Ability to work in a standard office environment;
• Ability to travel to different sites and locations;
• Regularly required to talk and hear, to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, bend; 
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds;

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position. 

The employment application must be completed and submitted online.  Applicants must list current and past work experience.  Do not indicate “See Resume”. 

Proof of education, such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees, must be submitted online with your application.  Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.  

The following documents are required for this position:
1. Unofficial transcripts of an Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Paralegal Studies or a closely related field.

2. Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.

Failure to provide all required documents may result in elimination from the selection process.

Please note that the City of Redlands’ preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (including a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening, depending on job classification).  The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify, and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Julie Maher at[email protected]or Sophia Diaz at[email protected]