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City of Bloomington, MN · 7 hours ago

Paralegal

Bloomington, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$35.85/hr - $38.78/hr

2+ years exp

The City of Bloomington, MN is seeking a Paralegal to support the civil division of the City Attorney’s Office. This role involves assisting in litigation, legal research, and document management while ensuring compliance with legal procedures and city codes.

GovernmentGovTechNon Profit

Responsibilities

Prepare, file, and arrange for service of legal documents, such as warning letters, enforcement actions, motions, pleadings, affidavits, court orders, stipulations, memoranda, and subpoenas

Coordinate hearing appearances for staff and witnesses

Monitor case files to ensure compliance with city code, court rules and procedures

Design and maintain records

Provide back up support to other paralegals in the Legal Department

Perform other related duties as apparent or assigned

Manage and assist in civil forfeitures, extreme risk protection orders, and other court proceedings including coordination with the police department, document drafting, file management, e-filing, evidence submission, and court calendaring

Prepare, coordinate, and manage special assessments, appeals of assessments and hearings, and related matters

Assist in enforcement and compliance proceedings and administrative hearings including drafting findings of fact and conclusions of law, stipulations, waivers, and agreements

Coordinate civil subpoenas of City employees; communicate with third-party counsel and ensure compliance with Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure

Assist in the preparation of City Council agenda items

Assist in the preparation, drafting, and review of ordinances, resolutions, and notices of public hearings; and execution of documents using e-signature software

Coordinate the legal review of contract drafting, review, and signature processes

Draft and review performance agreements and low-risk services contracts

Coordinate, design, and maintain the civil document review systems

Review and coordinate City bankruptcy-related documents and filings

Qualification

Legal researchMinnesota Rules of Civil ProcedureLegal case management systemsDocument draftingE-filing systemsContract reviewCommunication skillsSecond languageTeamworkAttention to detailTime management

Required

Paralegal degree from an accredited college or university; OR four-year degree from an accredited college or university AND a certificate from an accredited paralegal certification program; OR a two-year degree from an accredited community, business, or technical college with the paralegal certificate AND two additional years of experience performing paralegal or comparable work

Two years work experience performing paralegal or comparable work

A valid Minnesota driver's license and a reliable source of personal transportation

Excellent writing and communication skills in the English language, including superior editorial, proofreading skills and the ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy

Excellent computer skills, including experience or the ability to proficiently create merge forms and use Windows 365, Docusign, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Ability to effectively communicate with external and internal stakeholders

Ability to use legal case management systems, such as: LENS, Laserfiche, SharePoint, Practice Manager, or Legal Edge

Ability to use court systems, such as: e-filing or MNDES

Working knowledge of the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure, Civil Appellate Procedure, Rules of Evidence, and Administrative Procedure Act

Ability to perform and coordinate legal research on Westlaw

Ability to perform records checks in MNCIS and DVS

Ability to prioritize and work under competing deadlines

Ability to carry and lift file folders

Preferred

Working knowledge of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and data classification

Working knowledge of the Minnesota Official Records Act

Ability to accurately cite legal authorities through a recognized form of uniform system of citation

Experience working SharePoint, Workflow management software, Laserfiche or Document Management Systems, PEAK, and JustFOIA software programs

Experience with the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure, e-filing, and e-serving legal documents

Experience with civil or administrative legal proceedings

Ability to speak a second language, in addition to English that has a recognized presence in the community. (Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, Cambodian, etc.)