Position Responsibilities (include but are not limited to the following):

 

  • Complete tasks as assigned by Corporation Counsel and City Attorney.
  • Draft various pleadings in civil litigation proceedings.
  • Draft various pleadings in bankruptcy proceedings.
  • Conduct legal research at request of Corporation Counsel and City Attorney.
  • Initiate collection proceedings for property damage to City-owned property, including the filing of small claims.
  • Prepare appropriations and resolutions for budgetary matters before the City Council.
  • Draft general ordinances for the City Council to amend the Terre Haute City Code.
  • Draft annual salary ordinances with information provided by departments and union contracts.
  • Prepare monthly updates to the Terre Haute City Code.
  • Input all ordinances, resolutions and appropriations acted on by the City Council for inclusion in the annual Council minutes book.
  • Provide notification to insurer of all potential liability claims.
  • Maintain records of liability claims, tort claims, bankruptcy and pending litigation.
  • Prepare and record documentation in property and/or easement acquisition (i.e. notices, grant documents, affidavits, and claims for payment).
  • Attend mediations and trials as representative of City upon request of City Attorney.
  • Store and maintain record of closed Legal Department files.
  • Assist City Clerk in preparation of annual Council minutes book.
  • Answer departmental and citizen inquiries regarding City ordinances.
  • Provide back-up to secretary when necessary in the form of answering phones, inter-office filing, court filing, copying, greeting visitors, processing daily mail, calendaring appointments and court dates, and typing dictation.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

 

  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent administrative skills.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Considerable ability to perform legal research, prepare legal memorandums, and draft court pleadings.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Working knowledge of legal research computer program.
  • Considerable ability to relate diplomatically and courteously with fellow employees and citizens from the public.
  • Considerable ability to type lengthy documents quickly and accurately.
  • Working ability to function with general supervision and exercise personal initiative.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

Education/Training:  Paralegal degree and/or certificate or the equivalent in experience.

 

Experience:  3 years paralegal experience preferred

 

Working Conditions:  Office Setting

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
  • Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects and use a keyboard.
  • Ability to see within normal parameters
  • Ability to hear within normal ranges.
  • Ability to extend hand(s) and arm(s).

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