We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal for a local City Attorney's office.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts statistical and documentary research.
• Assists attorneys' in preparation for court hearings and trials.
• Prepares legal memoranda, briefs, pleadings, subpoenas and suggests solutions.
• Drafts agreements, resolutions and ordinances to be approved by the City Attorney.
• Organizes office and litigation files.
• Maintains legal calendar and dockets on pending cases.
• Effectively and positively represents the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients
• Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.

​Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a paralegal or other legal related field
• Associate’s Degree from an accredited university with a major in paralegal or legal assistance, plus two (2) years of municipal legal secretary experience.
• Additional similar experience may substitute for the degree on a year for year basis.
• Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.
• Familiarity with legal research
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented

Schedule:

• Monday - Thursday, 7:00am - 6:00pm
• Assignment Length: 4 months or more

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Legal administrative: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Hollywood, FL 33022 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hollywood, FL 33022: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person