Paralegal (Litigation)

SAFETY/SECURITY SENSITIVE DESIGNATION: Under Review by the Office of the City Attorney

JOB OBJECTIVE:Â To provide assistance to appellate and litigation attorney(s) by conducting legal research, preparing cases for trial, drafting various legal documents, and related assignments for the City Attorney's Office.

• Prepares and drafts various legal correspondence to include legal documents, pleadings, motions, and subpoenas; assists in the preparation of discovery documents and responses and prepares power point presentations as assigned.
• Provides administrative and litigation support to attorneys with trial preparation, to include organization of exhibits and evidence; coordinates witness preparation and scheduling of witness process; assists attorneys throughout trial process.
• Conducts investigations and interviews with City employees and others in order to gather information relating to particular legal issues and litigation.
• Conducts legal research  to support attorneys; identifies and analyzes relevant case laws and statutory authority for appellate arguments, judicial decisions, legal articles, appellate issues and precedents, and other related materials;  prepares case files and documents and general administrative assistance as required.
• Communicates with clients to obtain information and provides updates with appellate court clerks and staff regarding case status and procedural requirements; gathers and organizes client documents; responds to inquiries from court personnel and addresses any issues related to appellate filings.
• Schedules and maintains calendar for the Attorneys by coordinating and scheduling internal and external meetings, conferences calls, and makes scheduling modifications based on priorities and emerging needs; notifies appropriate individuals of scheduled meetings; takes meeting notes and notes items requiring action or follow up; secures meeting rooms and makes catering and other arrangements as needed.
• Conducts analysis and summarizes case files and related legal documents; provides litigation support and strategic planning.
• Monitors and tracks appellate filing deadlines and court submissions; ensures timely filing of all appellate documents and briefs and related information; notifies appropriate personnel of any issues related to deadlines and filings.
• Reviews and organizes documents for discovery purposes; summarizes depositions and trial transcripts.
• Provides assistance to attorneys in drafting appellate briefs to include researching case law and statutes; proofreads and edits appellate briefs for accuracy and compliance with court guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Provides assistance to attorneys in the preparation of oral arguments to include organization of key points and arguments; coordinates the logistics and scheduling of oral argument sessions.
• Compiles and organizes the trial court records and exhibits for submission to the appellate court; ensures all necessary documents and evidence are included in the appellate record.
• Conducts analysis of lower court decisions and identifies potential grounds for appeal; assists in developing appellate strategies and outline of key arguments.
• Monitors the status of appellate cases and keeps clients informed of the status and progress of the case; tracks case progress, reports updates on appellate court rulings and advises of any next steps.
• Provides the highest level of confidentiality one may be exposed to in the performance of essential job functions.
• Maintains cases files and documentation; organizes and maintains case records and trial files; hard copy and electronic files and records, databases, and documents related to assigned projects.
• Operates a computer with database, spreadsheet, and word processing software in the performance of essential job functions.
• Operates an automobile in the performance of essential job functions.
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Â None.

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of college-level coursework in Paralegal studies or related area; three (3) years of litigation experience as a paralegal, conducting legal research, case preparation, Â or related area. Â Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

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Additional Requirements

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
  
  

DISCLAIMER

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

• Online applications only
• Applicants' answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
• Please include a complete work history when completing the application. Â Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
• The list of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
• All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/email address listed on account.
• You may check your inbox in your Careers/LittleRock account to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
• Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at Careers/LittleRock or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.

SAFETY/SECURITY SENSITIVE DESIGNATION: Under Review by the Office of the City Attorney

JOB OBJECTIVE:Â To provide assistance to appellate and litigation attorney(s) by conducting legal research, preparing cases for trial, drafting various legal documents, and related assignments for the City Attorney's Office.

• Prepares and drafts various legal correspondence to include legal documents, pleadings, motions, and subpoenas; assists in the preparation of discovery documents and responses and prepares power point presentations as assigned.
• Provides administrative and litigation support to attorneys with trial preparation, to include organization of exhibits and evidence; coordinates witness preparation and scheduling of witness process; assists attorneys throughout trial process.
• Conducts investigations and interviews with City employees and others in order to gather information relating to particular legal issues and litigation.
• Conducts legal research  to support attorneys; identifies and analyzes relevant case laws and statutory authority for appellate arguments, judicial decisions, legal articles, appellate issues and precedents, and other related materials;  prepares case files and documents and general administrative assistance as required.
• Communicates with clients to obtain information and provides updates with appellate court clerks and staff regarding case status and procedural requirements; gathers and organizes client documents; responds to inquiries from court personnel and addresses any issues related to appellate filings.
• Schedules and maintains calendar for the Attorneys by coordinating and scheduling internal and external meetings, conferences calls, and makes scheduling modifications based on priorities and emerging needs; notifies appropriate individuals of scheduled meetings; takes meeting notes and notes items requiring action or follow up; secures meeting rooms and makes catering and other arrangements as needed.
• Conducts analysis and summarizes case files and related legal documents; provides litigation support and strategic planning.
• Monitors and tracks appellate filing deadlines and court submissions; ensures timely filing of all appellate documents and briefs and related information; notifies appropriate personnel of any issues related to deadlines and filings.
• Reviews and organizes documents for discovery purposes; summarizes depositions and trial transcripts.
• Provides assistance to attorneys in drafting appellate briefs to include researching case law and statutes; proofreads and edits appellate briefs for accuracy and compliance with court guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Provides assistance to attorneys in the preparation of oral arguments to include organization of key points and arguments; coordinates the logistics and scheduling of oral argument sessions.
• Compiles and organizes the trial court records and exhibits for submission to the appellate court; ensures all necessary documents and evidence are included in the appellate record.
• Conducts analysis of lower court decisions and identifies potential grounds for appeal; assists in developing appellate strategies and outline of key arguments.
• Monitors the status of appellate cases and keeps clients informed of the status and progress of the case; tracks case progress, reports updates on appellate court rulings and advises of any next steps.
• Provides the highest level of confidentiality one may be exposed to in the performance of essential job functions.
• Maintains cases files and documentation; organizes and maintains case records and trial files; hard copy and electronic files and records, databases, and documents related to assigned projects.
• Operates a computer with database, spreadsheet, and word processing software in the performance of essential job functions.
• Operates an automobile in the performance of essential job functions.
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Â None.

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of college-level coursework in Paralegal studies or related area; three (3) years of litigation experience as a paralegal, conducting legal research, case preparation, Â or related area. Â Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Â

Additional Requirements

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
  
  

DISCLAIMER

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

• Online applications only
• Applicants' answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
• Please include a complete work history when completing the application. Â Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
• The list of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
• All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/email address listed on account.
• You may check your inbox in your Careers/LittleRock account to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
• Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at Careers/LittleRock or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.