<p>Summary</p> <p>We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment/selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.</p> <p>Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule</p> <p>Grade: 116</p> <p>Salary: $17.12 - $28.04 Hourly (Dependent on Qualifications)</p> <p>Department: Legal</p> <p>E-mail: NicoleP2@cctexas.com</p> <p>ATTENDANCE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS: 40-hour work week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Must be available to work additional hours as needed.</p> <p>Who May Apply?</p> <p>All persons legally authorized to work in the United States</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>The Legal Assistant/Office Coordinator acts as an assistant to the City Attorney. Coordinates the Office of City Attorney to maximize the productivity of the office, in performing confidential legal assignments such as memos, correspondence, resolutions/ordinances, notarizing documents.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Assist attorneys and paralegals in all legal matters by drafting, proofing, and typing ordinances, resolutions, contracts, real estate transaction documents, memorandums, briefs, pleadings, memos and answers. </li><li>Prepare copies and compile and index evidence and exhibits </li><li>Prepare and process correspondence, legal papers, and documents requiring knowledge of legal format, terminology, and procedures. </li><li>Prepares and notarizes documents for assigned attorneys. </li><li>Prepare and organize case files. </li><li>Prepares travel arrangements. </li><li>Directs, manages, and oversees administrative operations of assigned department including interpreting, formulating and implementing departmental policies and procedures. </li><li>Maintains training records and submits evaluation records for office staff. </li><li>Payroll Liaison of Legal Office Personnel </li><li>Process payment invoices for the department and submits invoices for payment. </li><li>Participates in the budget monitoring system and make necessary purchases of equipment and supplies. </li><li>Performs other special projects as assigned by City Attorney & representatives thereof. </li><li>Scan, index and revise documents. </li><li>Sort and distribute mail, schedule and calendar meetings, maintain and order supplies, and maintain and update filing. </li><li>Perform special projects. </li><li>Other duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required</p> <ul> <li>· Basic computer skills - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint </li><li>Ability to type quickly </li><li>Excellent reading and writing skills </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Requires Associate's degree </li><li>Minimum of three to four (3 - 4) years of experience as a legal assistant, paralegal or legal secretary preferred </li><li>Combination of education and pertinent experience may be considered </li><li>Must obtain Notary Public within 6 months of hire </li><li>A valid driver's license is required. Successful out of state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire </li></ul> <p>Other Information:</p> <p>We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment/selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:</p> <ul> <li>Texas Municipal Retirement System - TMRS is a required retirement plan for all full-time employees. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation. The City will match employee contributions 2 to 1 during retirement. </li><li>Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. </li><li>Vacation - 88+ hours per year </li><li>Personal leave - 40 hours per year </li><li>Sick leave - 96 hours per year </li><li>Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan </li><li>Eight (8) Holidays </li><li>Flexible Spending Account </li><li>City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center </li><li>Learning & Development Academy </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement Programs </li><li>Employee Recognition Programs </li></ul> <p>Basis of Rating</p> <p>Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.</p> <p>Closing Statement</p> <p>Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.</p> <p>Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.</p> <p>In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.</p> <p>Job opening will close on:</p> <p>Open Until Filled</p>