Paralegal

Paralegal

Salary

$26.06 - $28.06 Hourly

Location

City Hall

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

25-00109B

Department

City Attorneys Office

Opening Date

02/19/2026

FLSA

Determined by Position

Bargaining Unit

Exempt

Job Level

20

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Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable pre-employment screenings and verification of eligibility to work in the United States, in accordance with applicable laws, civil service rules, and collective bargaining agreements.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Assigned to the City's Law Department and District Court. Responsible for various administrative and clerical duties in support of those areas. Regular tasks include the drafting, filing, editing, proofreading and administration of legal documents and case files. Prepares various reports and summaries and other clerical and or administrative duties for criminal and civil cases in state and federal court. Work is performed in accordance with city ordinances, rules and regulations established by the Law Department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

NOTE: The duties listed below are typical examples of work performed by positions with this job description. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.

• Files pleadings (electronically or otherwise) with the appropriate court systems. Assists attorneys with legal research by locating applicable precedents, legal opinions, and statutes.
• Dockets dates into a central docketing system for civil, criminal, appellate, and other proceedings.
• Reviews, edits, and adjusts the litigation calendar and confirms depositions and court appearances.
• Drafts legal documents and pleadings, including deposition notices, subpoenas, authorizations, motions, settlement documents, and certifications.
• Monitors deadlines and ensures timely filing of documents with courts or other entities.
• Opens and closes files both internally and in the client's database.
• Schedules meetings and hearings and manages the calendars of staff employees.
• Proofreads documents for spelling, punctuation, grammar, and format.
• Analyzes case documentation and summarizes depositions, interviews, interrogatories, and other case documents. Updates disclosures as additional evidence or documents are located.
• Researches information for cases, analyzes and organizes facts and evidence, and presents the material in written format.
• Assists with trial preparation, including the organization of exhibits, deposition abstraction, and witness notification.
• Assists with FOIA responses and ordinance revisions.
• Serves as backup for payroll processing and law department budgets.
• Other related duties as assigned bytheCityAttorneyand/orhis/herdesignee.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• In-depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles, legal practices and procedures; and legal document formatting, spelling, grammar, punctuation
• Effectively screen and respond to inquiries and process all related documents.
• Ability to analyze facts and apply applicable legal principles accurately and effectively.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and apply legal ethics in decision-making and designandmaintainefficientfile and casemanagement systems.
• Ability to organize, schedule, and prioritize work; conductslegalresearch; andaccurately completeassignments within established deadlineswithlimited supervision.
• Ability to interact professionally withdepartmentcustomers accurately documentinformationinfiles, and handleconfidentialinformationwithdiscretion.
• Ability to followoral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively bothorally and in writing with elected officials,departmentheads,thegeneralpublic,andotherCityemployeeswithcourtesyandtact.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Associates Degree from a Paralegal program OR two (2) years of experience as support staff in a law firm or legal office.

NECESSARYSPEICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must posses and maintain a valid State of Michigan Driver's License at the time of appointment.
• Willingness to become a State of Michigan Notary Public at the time of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Please see attached Job Description and Job Posting for further details. You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment. Failure to supply required documentation (i.e. Transcripts, Driver's License, and incomplete application) will result in disqualification for consideration). Employees hired by the City must maintain residency as follows: Exempt - within 25 miles of the nearest boundary of the City of Flint.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Flint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring or selection process should contact the Human Resources Department.

The City of Flint recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits will be provided based upon employment status.

Benefits offered include the following:

Retirement Program: City of Flint eligible employees participate in the MERS hybrid plan. The MERS Hybrid Plan offers you two important tools. The stability and security of a defined benefit plan, combined with the flexibility and investment choice of a defined contribution plan to help you achieve your retirement goals. At retirement, you'll receive a modest lifetime defined benefit (DB) and a separate defined contribution (DC) account you manage.

The DC plan requires an employee pretax irrevocable contribution of 1%-5% (Exempts employees contribute 5%). The employer pays the DB portion and matches the employees DC contribution. (Maximum employer match is capped at 10% for both the DB & DC. DB is always funded first). Employee contributions are 100% vested. Employer DC contributions vest at 20% per year and fully vest after 5 years. DB portion vests after 6 years and is payable at age 60. The City of Flint is a reciprocal employer under Act 88

Insurance Benefits: The City of Flint offers medical insurance (HAP and BCBS of Michigan), dental and vision to eligible employees, their spouses, and qualified dependents. Life & AD&D and short-term disability are available for free to eligible employees after six months of employment. The City of Flint offers a $100 per month opt-out payment for any employee who has other insurance coverage through a spouse or former employer and chooses not to take the City's medical insurance.

Eligible employees can also enroll in flexible spending accounts for both medical and dependents. They have immediate access to the full amount selected while paying back that amount with pre-tax payroll deductions over the following year.

City of Flint eligible employees also participate in an HCSP plan for future retiree health care costs. Employees contribute $600 pre-tax yearly ($23.08 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages) and the employer matches $1500 yearly ($57.70 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages). This plan is available for use after termination of employment. (The employer match is vested 20% each year and 100% vested after 5 years.)

EAP: The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is designed to help employees, their spouses or live-in partners and their dependents through the age of 26 with the many personal/work challenges that we all encounter from time to time. The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is confidential, and no cost to eligible employees, spouses/partners or covered dependents.

Voluntary Plans: The City of Flint also allows eligible employees to participate in voluntary supplemental programs. Aflac, Colonial, Equitable 457 plan and Mission Square 457 plans are available to employees. The 457 plans require pre-tax deductions. The 457 plans also allow employees to borrow up to 50% of their balance with a 5-year repayment schedule.

Professional Development: Eligible employees can apply for a $500 educational reimbursement per calendar year. Curriculums must be job-related courses from an accredited educational institution while maintaining a full-time employment status.

Student Loan Forgiveness: As an employee of the City of Flint, you may be allowed to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you qualify is available from the US Department of Education.

Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day. ( Sworn Officers receive Easter Sunday holiday instead of New Year's Eve holiday).

PTO (Paid Time Off): PTO is provided according to union contracts and/or exempt policies to eligible employees. Earned PTO balances carry over each year and are paid out at termination for any employee with 6-month seniority.

Flex (Comp Time): Sworn Officers are allowed to bank overtime at 1.5 hours x hours worked. Flex time is used as leave time and the employee is paid out for any unused eligible hours at termination.

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Do you have an Associates Degree from a Paralegal program OR two (2) years of experience as support staff in a law firm or legal office? If yes, please document your experience.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid Michigan drivers license?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to become a State of Michigan Notary Public?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Flint

Address City of Flint

1101 S. Saginaw St

Flint, Michigan, 48502

Phone 810-766-7280

Website https://www.cityofflint.com/