City and County of San Francisco · 7 hours ago
Legal Assistant (8173) - Citywide - (C00414)
San Francisco, CA
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$101K/yr - $133K/yrThe City and County of San Francisco is looking for a Legal Assistant to perform a variety of paraprofessional legal duties under the supervision of an attorney. The role involves legal research, preparation of legal documents, and assisting in trial preparations.
GovernmentSmall and Medium Businesses
Responsibilities
Investigates, collects, and compiles case materials and documentary evidence in criminal and civil cases, including contract and personal injury litigation
Drafts Complaints, Affidavits, Motions, Interrogatories and other pleadings connected with trial preparation and discovery; interviews witnesses and assists the attorney at trial or at depositions
Performs legal research and assists in the preparation of contracts, leases, briefs and legal opinions; may perform statistical research required for litigation
Assists in the preparation of legislation, including research of existing statutes and regulations, review of existing legislation for possible conflicts with proposed legislation and analysis or digesting of proposed legislation
As assigned, maintains a tracking system for adjusting claims against the City, coordinates investigation and departmental review of claims and communicates with members of the public and departmental representatives relative to claims against the City
Corresponds and communicates with attorneys, representatives of other governmental agencies and the general public
As assigned, reviews and analyzes discovery, depositions, exhibits, and pleadings to extract facts pertinent to issues argued in the brief; may organize and assemble exhibits, affidavits and other legal documents for use in preparing hearings and trials
Interviews citizens with complaints and obtains information for appropriate City legal department; may observe a variety of legal conferences and proceedings; when assigned, attends and observes court room activities
Qualification
Required
Certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association
The required education may be substituted by other qualifying combinations of education and experience as described in the California Business and Professions Code Section 6450 for Paralegals
Company
City and County of San Francisco
City and County of San Francisco is the only consolidated city-county in California.
Founded in 1850
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Linda Gerull
City CIO, Executive Director of the Department of Technology
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Thomas DiSanto
Chief Administrative Officer, SF Planning Department
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