City of Mansfield JobBoard
Legal Assistant/Paralegal - City Manager's Office
City of Mansfield JobBoard, Mansfield, Texas, United States, 76063
Starting Salary Ranges:
Legal Assistant $56,209.00 - $66,907.00
Paralegal $65,068.00 - $77,453.00
EXAMPLES OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED:
Prepare, draft, and review legal documents such as ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and agreements.
Conduct legal research on municipal law issues, including but not limited to zoning, land use, environmental regulations, and public utilities.
Draft legal memorandums based on findings from legal research.
Research federal, state, and local statutes, case law, and regulations relevant to city operations and litigation.
Provide summaries of legal findings to the City Attorney.
Maintain case files, track deadlines, and assist with case management.
Coordinate depositions, subpoenas, and document production.
Review and assist with contract negotiations and ensure legal compliance with city procurement policies.
Manage contracts, including routing contracts for execution and ensuring adherence to terms and deadlines.
Assists in preparing documents related to real estate transactions and easements.
Provide support with agenda preparation, minutes, and legal guidance.
Assist with maintaining and updating municipal code and city ordinances.
Reviews public records requests and ensures compliance with open records laws.
Assist in ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws affecting the municipality.
Attend Council Meetings/Subcommittee meetings on an as-needed basis.
Monitor legislative changes and update the municipality’s legal team and departments.
Manage case files and timelines, and ensure deadlines are met.
Assists the City Attorney in coordinating with outside legal counsel.
Provide administrative and clerical support as needed.
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Driver's License.
Proficient in Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), Adobe Acrobat, Google Workspace Applications, Dropbox, Zoom, Monday, Lexis Nexis or Westlaw, E‑File Texas, and PACER.
Ability to file pleadings with the courts.
Detail‑oriented, organized, and deadline‑driven with strong skills in prioritizing, tracking, and managing multiple projects, assignments, and duties.
Knowledge of rules and regulations governing public meetings, including open meetings laws and public records compliance.
Familiarity with program development, principles, and practices of public administration.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations to ensure municipal compliance.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for drafting and reviewing legal documents.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with attorneys, city and elected officials, governing boards, and departments.
Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures, particularly in municipal law.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: LEGAL ASSISTANT:
Associate’s degree or higher.
Minimum of 5 years of advanced experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary, preferably in municipal law, government, or public sector legal work.
Must perform complex (senior level) legal assistant work with limited supervision and considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Experience working with public boards, commissions, or elected officials preferred.
Experience in legal research, document preparation, and contract administration.
Training in other government‑related legal matters.
Certification as a Notary Public, or to be completed within three months of hire.
PARALEGAL:
Associate’s degree or higher in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Public Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Paralegal certification from an accredited program.
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in municipal law, government, or public sector legal work.
Must perform complex (senior level) paralegal work with limited supervision and considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Experience working with public boards, commissions, or elected officials preferred.
Experience in legal research, document preparation, and contract administration.
Training in other government‑related legal matters.
Certification as a Notary Public, or to be completed within three months of hire.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:
Stooping.
Reaching.
Standing.
Walking.
Pushing.
Lifting.
Fingering.
Grasping.
Feeling.
Talking.
Hearing.
Repetitive motion.
Sedentary work.
Close visual acuity work (e.g., preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, or operation of machines).
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES: The City of Mansfield complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and it is our policy to ensure that no person is discriminated against based on their disability. The City of Mansfield offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals and strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. The City of Mansfield shall provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential job duties when doing so does not create an undue hardship for the city.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Mansfield provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The City of Mansfield is mandated by federal law to provide a drug‑free working environment for the safety of its employees and the public. All employment is contingent upon passing a post‑offer employment drug test and/or physical.
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Legal Assistant $56,209.00 - $66,907.00
Paralegal $65,068.00 - $77,453.00
EXAMPLES OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED:
Prepare, draft, and review legal documents such as ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and agreements.
Conduct legal research on municipal law issues, including but not limited to zoning, land use, environmental regulations, and public utilities.
Draft legal memorandums based on findings from legal research.
Research federal, state, and local statutes, case law, and regulations relevant to city operations and litigation.
Provide summaries of legal findings to the City Attorney.
Maintain case files, track deadlines, and assist with case management.
Coordinate depositions, subpoenas, and document production.
Review and assist with contract negotiations and ensure legal compliance with city procurement policies.
Manage contracts, including routing contracts for execution and ensuring adherence to terms and deadlines.
Assists in preparing documents related to real estate transactions and easements.
Provide support with agenda preparation, minutes, and legal guidance.
Assist with maintaining and updating municipal code and city ordinances.
Reviews public records requests and ensures compliance with open records laws.
Assist in ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws affecting the municipality.
Attend Council Meetings/Subcommittee meetings on an as-needed basis.
Monitor legislative changes and update the municipality’s legal team and departments.
Manage case files and timelines, and ensure deadlines are met.
Assists the City Attorney in coordinating with outside legal counsel.
Provide administrative and clerical support as needed.
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Driver's License.
Proficient in Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), Adobe Acrobat, Google Workspace Applications, Dropbox, Zoom, Monday, Lexis Nexis or Westlaw, E‑File Texas, and PACER.
Ability to file pleadings with the courts.
Detail‑oriented, organized, and deadline‑driven with strong skills in prioritizing, tracking, and managing multiple projects, assignments, and duties.
Knowledge of rules and regulations governing public meetings, including open meetings laws and public records compliance.
Familiarity with program development, principles, and practices of public administration.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations to ensure municipal compliance.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for drafting and reviewing legal documents.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with attorneys, city and elected officials, governing boards, and departments.
Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures, particularly in municipal law.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: LEGAL ASSISTANT:
Associate’s degree or higher.
Minimum of 5 years of advanced experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary, preferably in municipal law, government, or public sector legal work.
Must perform complex (senior level) legal assistant work with limited supervision and considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Experience working with public boards, commissions, or elected officials preferred.
Experience in legal research, document preparation, and contract administration.
Training in other government‑related legal matters.
Certification as a Notary Public, or to be completed within three months of hire.
PARALEGAL:
Associate’s degree or higher in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Public Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Paralegal certification from an accredited program.
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in municipal law, government, or public sector legal work.
Must perform complex (senior level) paralegal work with limited supervision and considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Experience working with public boards, commissions, or elected officials preferred.
Experience in legal research, document preparation, and contract administration.
Training in other government‑related legal matters.
Certification as a Notary Public, or to be completed within three months of hire.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:
Stooping.
Reaching.
Standing.
Walking.
Pushing.
Lifting.
Fingering.
Grasping.
Feeling.
Talking.
Hearing.
Repetitive motion.
Sedentary work.
Close visual acuity work (e.g., preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, or operation of machines).
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES: The City of Mansfield complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and it is our policy to ensure that no person is discriminated against based on their disability. The City of Mansfield offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals and strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. The City of Mansfield shall provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential job duties when doing so does not create an undue hardship for the city.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Mansfield provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The City of Mansfield is mandated by federal law to provide a drug‑free working environment for the safety of its employees and the public. All employment is contingent upon passing a post‑offer employment drug test and/or physical.
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