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City of Fort Worth · 1 day ago

Legal Assistant

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$26.74/hr - $28.85/hr

2+ years exp

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S., and they are seeking a Legal Assistant for the Fort Worth City Attorney’s Office. This role involves preparing legal documents, maintaining files, and assisting with various legal processes to ensure excellent service to the city and its residents.

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Responsibilities

Preparing legal documents and correspondence

Drafting answers, discovery responses, briefs, appendices, and other litigation pleadings

Maintaining physical and electronic files

Calculating and tracking deadlines

Arranging, scheduling, and confirming appointments, meetings, depositions, hearings, and court settings

Proof-reading/reviewing contracts, ordinances, resolutions, motions, briefs and other legal documents

Copying, scanning, answering telephones, and providing assistance to the general public and city staff

Qualification

Legal terminologyCourt proceduresLegal document preparationElectronic court filingLitigation supportEmployment law experienceAttention to detailTime managementConfidential information handling

Required

Associate degree from an accredited college with major course work in Business Administration, Public Administration, Office Administration, or related field

Two (2) years of increasingly responsible Legal Assistant experience

Strong working knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and the preparation and processing of legal documents

Experience utilizing electronic and online court filing systems

Attention to detail, time management, and the ability to handle confidential information