Paralegal

02/07/2025

Note: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System.

Grade 19

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Type

Full time

Job Summary

Paralegals are responsible for providing administrative and paraprofessional support to attorneys in preparation for legal proceedings (e.g., litigation, prosecution). Employees in this position conduct research using legal databases and resources, investigate legal claims made against their jurisdictions (e.g., City of Birmingham), prepare documentation for court cases, and communicate case information to involved parties (e.g., witnesses, attorneys, opposing parties, city representatives). Paralegals work almost exclusively in an office setting using standard office equipment (e.g., computer, phone, copier, etc.) and have no supervisory responsibilities to subordinate personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

• Experience drafting legal documents (e.g., pleadings, discovery, briefs, research memoranda, motions) using word processing software (e.g., MS Word).
• Experience researching laws, regulations, ordinances, case law, etc. using various resources (e.g., Westlaw, Lexis, books, internet).
• Experience managing case legal files (e.g., collecting and organizing relevant case information, calendaring, extraditions, sentencing guidelines worksheet).
• Experience calendaring relevant information related to legal cases (e.g., important dates, deadlines).

Compensation

Application for this position will be considered for the following Merit System employing agencies:

• Birmingham $42,556 – $65,998
• Jefferson County $46,363 – $71,905

Typical Job Duties

• Researches and analyzes legal sources using resources such as legal databases to maintain a current, comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws and legal procedures.
• Prepares for cases and investigate claims and complaints by or against the City by interviewing witnesses, processing incident sites, gathering evidence, and preparing statements in order to prepare for litigation and eliminate and/or minimize liability and loss.
• Organizes legal paperwork by serving, filing, producing and maintaining documentation for all relevant parties (e.g., court, clients, attorneys) in order to prepare court cases for trial.
• Coordinates with various persons and entities such as attorneys, representatives of opposing parties, witnesses, city departments, city council and the general public regarding case development and trial proceedings.

Work Environment

Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in an office setting and involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.

Physical Demands

Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods. Job may also involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

Accommodation

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at [email protected] or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process.

Eeo Statement

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County 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 with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

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Disclaimer

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.