Paralegal III

Salary : $73,964.80 - $97,052.80 Annually

Location : Saint Paul, MN

Job Type: Unclassified

Job Number: 25-UNCL-00923

Department: City Attorney

Opening Date: 01/06/2025

Closing Date: 2/4/2025 11:59 PM Central

About the Position

The St. Paul City Attorney's Office is currently looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our team. This position will perform a wide variety of complex to highly complex paralegal services for attorneys in the Civil Litigation Division. Duties include preparation and organization of documentary evidence and case files; acting as a liaison with other City departments, court personnel, witnesses and opposing parties; and assisting in preparation of cases for trial.

Here's what you can expect to do:
Prepares and organizes case files for hearings, conferences, and trials.
Assists assigned attorneys by gathering documentary evidence and relevant information and ensuring that documentation is complete, accurate, and relevant to the file/case. This includes responses to discovery, medical records, police reports, authorizations and other evidentiary materials to ensure all assigned cases are ready for court proceedings.
Processes, prepares and/or drafts various legal forms and documents such as general correspondence, initial disclosures, affidavits, and discovery.
Coordinates, reviews, and indexes data and documentation produced and received in response to discovery and/or data requests.
Assists in trial preparation, prepares exhibits and materials, locates and makes arrangements for witnesses to testify at trial, explains court room procedures to witnesses, takes notes of the proceeding, and provides feedback to the attorney.
Coordinates and provides police, medical personnel, and other professional witnesses with current case developments/required appearances.
Serves as a link between the attorneys and clients and/or witnesses by providing information about court proceedings and process, helping them prepare for court, and attending court proceedings.
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Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree;
Paralegal Certification from an accredited program;
Four years of experience as a Legal Assistant, two years of which must have been at the intermediate level of professional work, providing legal assistant services of moderate complexity and variety to attorneys.
Continued employment as a Paralegal III is contingent upon maintaining the Paralegal Certification.
How to Apply

Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
Upload or submit the following required documents via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.) Cover Letter
Resume
Verification of Paralegal Certification

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Learn more about our Hiring Process

Unclassified Posting: This is an UNCLASSIFIED position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules.

Selection Process: Applicants who meet the criteria and requirements stated on the job posting will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.

Final Selection Process: You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Human Resources Contact Information:
Chrissy Hauge at ***
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Veteran's Preference : If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Working Title: Paralegal III
Official Title: Legal Assistant III

The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:

City Paid Benefits
Health Insurance
Vacation/Holidays
Sick Leave
Life Insurance
Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
Deferred Compensation
Retirement Program
Optional Benefits Dental
Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance

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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening process. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position. Yes

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