City of Santa Ana
Senior Paralegal (Excepted)(UC)
City of Santa Ana, Santa Ana, California, United States, 92725
The City of Santa Ana
is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitudes, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success, and have a passion for public service. Having the best employees provides the best service to the community.
Senior Paralegal
The position provides support to attorneys. Under the direction of an attorney, resolves routine legal issues, researches and analyzes legal sources, and prepares legal documents.
Key Responsibilities Assists in drafting complaints, answers, and cross-complaints for civil litigation; familiar with state, federal and appellate rules and procedures. Reviews incoming pleadings and discovery requests, verifies calendaring, prepares calendar slips for depositions, hearings, and deadline dates. Performs legal research and drafts inter‑office memos, pleadings, memoranda of points and authorities, petitions for writs and appellate briefs, motions, stipulations, orders, rulings, notices, declarations, proofs of services, and other related documents. Prepares necessary responses to pleadings and discovery requests, including interaction with City departments to obtain necessary information; reviews and summarizes discovery. Interviews witnesses; prepares documentation summaries; arranges, contacts and coordinates investigators and experts; requests subpoenas of records and reviews documents. Maintains telephone contact with courts, witnesses, and attorneys; prepares correspondence and legal memoranda; assists with depositions, trials, and other necessary court appearances; files documents with courts and attorneys; reviews and researches court files; conducts factual and statistical research; obtains telephonic rulings and hearing dates; communicates with City staff; coordinates assignments, attorneys and secretaries; prepares cases for arbitration and trial, including preparation of jury instructions, voir dire questionnaires, exhibits and coordination of court appearances of witnesses. Prepares petitions and appeals.
Transaction‑related work including drafting, editing, and arranging the execution of ordinances and resolutions, by‑laws, reports, correspondence; preparation of letters of intent, agreements, amendments, contracts, leases, and other legal documents; assists in planning, coordination, and execution of transaction closings; assists with real estate closings, including drafting documents, conducting due diligence reviews, reviewing title, survey and zoning matters and closing and post‑closing deliverables. May lead and direct the work of others; performs clerical and general administrative support duties; performs related duties as assigned.
Additional Essential Functions – Rent Stabilization Assists with administrative hearing practice, including preparing administrative records; drafting notices for administrative procedures; drafting communications with hearing officers and parties involved in administrative hearings; assisting with responses to and performing research regarding public records requests; and legal research related to California administrative adjudication, rent stabilization, and landlord‑tenant law.
Qualifications Experience or education: At least five years of increasingly responsible civil litigation and case management experience. Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or college‑level coursework in political science, government or a related field supplemented with at least four years of experience in the field; years of experience and related training may be substituted on a year‑by‑year or case‑by‑case basis.
License or certificate: Possession of a certificate from an approved Paralegal Certification Program is required.
Highly Desirable Experience preferred in rent stabilization, landlord‑tenant housing, the Brown Act, and quasi‑judicial and administrative hearings. Transactional experience.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of state, federal and appellate court rules; preparation of cases for trial, including state and federal courts; preparation and filing of appellate briefs; legal proceedings, court procedures, legal terminology; preparation of legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, ordinances and resolutions; techniques and methods of legal research and investigation; familiarity with law library references and supplements.
Skill in using computers and related word‑processing software systems, document management, and legal case‑management systems; proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, and Adobe Acrobat applications.
Ability to independently perform extensive legal research with minimal guidance; interpret legal requirements and provisions; prepare discovery pleadings; organize and present information in written and oral form; interview and interact with the public, attorneys and City employees regarding case investigation and trial preparation; rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals; lead the work of others.
California Codes: Business and Professions Code Section 6450(e). Paralegals are required to complete four hours of mandatory continuing legal education in legal ethics and four hours in general law or a specialized area every two years.
Application Process All applicants are required to complete and submit a City application form online and answer the supplemental questionnaire. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of the City online application. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. To apply, click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page. New users must create an account first. Click on this link for instructions on how to set up your account and apply for the first time: Online Employment Application Guide.
Excepted means that this is a non‑Civil Service position. Applications will be reviewed by the City Attorney's Office. Those applicants possessing the most pertinent qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include Oral Interview.
The City of Santa Ana is an equal opportunity employer. If you consider yourself a person with a disability, you may contact us regarding providing reasonable accommodation.
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is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitudes, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success, and have a passion for public service. Having the best employees provides the best service to the community.
Senior Paralegal
The position provides support to attorneys. Under the direction of an attorney, resolves routine legal issues, researches and analyzes legal sources, and prepares legal documents.
Key Responsibilities Assists in drafting complaints, answers, and cross-complaints for civil litigation; familiar with state, federal and appellate rules and procedures. Reviews incoming pleadings and discovery requests, verifies calendaring, prepares calendar slips for depositions, hearings, and deadline dates. Performs legal research and drafts inter‑office memos, pleadings, memoranda of points and authorities, petitions for writs and appellate briefs, motions, stipulations, orders, rulings, notices, declarations, proofs of services, and other related documents. Prepares necessary responses to pleadings and discovery requests, including interaction with City departments to obtain necessary information; reviews and summarizes discovery. Interviews witnesses; prepares documentation summaries; arranges, contacts and coordinates investigators and experts; requests subpoenas of records and reviews documents. Maintains telephone contact with courts, witnesses, and attorneys; prepares correspondence and legal memoranda; assists with depositions, trials, and other necessary court appearances; files documents with courts and attorneys; reviews and researches court files; conducts factual and statistical research; obtains telephonic rulings and hearing dates; communicates with City staff; coordinates assignments, attorneys and secretaries; prepares cases for arbitration and trial, including preparation of jury instructions, voir dire questionnaires, exhibits and coordination of court appearances of witnesses. Prepares petitions and appeals.
Transaction‑related work including drafting, editing, and arranging the execution of ordinances and resolutions, by‑laws, reports, correspondence; preparation of letters of intent, agreements, amendments, contracts, leases, and other legal documents; assists in planning, coordination, and execution of transaction closings; assists with real estate closings, including drafting documents, conducting due diligence reviews, reviewing title, survey and zoning matters and closing and post‑closing deliverables. May lead and direct the work of others; performs clerical and general administrative support duties; performs related duties as assigned.
Additional Essential Functions – Rent Stabilization Assists with administrative hearing practice, including preparing administrative records; drafting notices for administrative procedures; drafting communications with hearing officers and parties involved in administrative hearings; assisting with responses to and performing research regarding public records requests; and legal research related to California administrative adjudication, rent stabilization, and landlord‑tenant law.
Qualifications Experience or education: At least five years of increasingly responsible civil litigation and case management experience. Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or college‑level coursework in political science, government or a related field supplemented with at least four years of experience in the field; years of experience and related training may be substituted on a year‑by‑year or case‑by‑case basis.
License or certificate: Possession of a certificate from an approved Paralegal Certification Program is required.
Highly Desirable Experience preferred in rent stabilization, landlord‑tenant housing, the Brown Act, and quasi‑judicial and administrative hearings. Transactional experience.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of state, federal and appellate court rules; preparation of cases for trial, including state and federal courts; preparation and filing of appellate briefs; legal proceedings, court procedures, legal terminology; preparation of legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, ordinances and resolutions; techniques and methods of legal research and investigation; familiarity with law library references and supplements.
Skill in using computers and related word‑processing software systems, document management, and legal case‑management systems; proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, and Adobe Acrobat applications.
Ability to independently perform extensive legal research with minimal guidance; interpret legal requirements and provisions; prepare discovery pleadings; organize and present information in written and oral form; interview and interact with the public, attorneys and City employees regarding case investigation and trial preparation; rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals; lead the work of others.
California Codes: Business and Professions Code Section 6450(e). Paralegals are required to complete four hours of mandatory continuing legal education in legal ethics and four hours in general law or a specialized area every two years.
Application Process All applicants are required to complete and submit a City application form online and answer the supplemental questionnaire. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of the City online application. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. To apply, click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page. New users must create an account first. Click on this link for instructions on how to set up your account and apply for the first time: Online Employment Application Guide.
Excepted means that this is a non‑Civil Service position. Applications will be reviewed by the City Attorney's Office. Those applicants possessing the most pertinent qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include Oral Interview.
The City of Santa Ana is an equal opportunity employer. If you consider yourself a person with a disability, you may contact us regarding providing reasonable accommodation.
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