Paralegal

Do you possess a keen legal mind and excellent organizational and research skills? Are you looking for an opportunity to delve deep into a variety of legal topics that make a real impact to our community? If this sounds like you, then consider applying today to be a Paralegal with the City of Champaign Legal Department.  This is a part-time, 30 hour per week position.

Responsibilities of Position
The Paralegal is a key paraprofessional role in the City’s in-house legal team working with City Attorneys and all City Departments in a wide range of legal areas. The Paralegal performs case management and litigation support including analyzing fact situations for legal issue identification, drafting complaints, assisting with legal strategy, and preparing witnesses for civil and ordinance violation cases.   The Paralegal shares responsibility for ordinance violation and building/property maintenance cases. They work independently and interact with a variety of stakeholders, such as residents, attorneys, police, court personnel, and law clerks. 

The annual starting salary range is $53,028 - $60,368, depending on qualifications, plus an excellent fringe benefits package.  Applications, including a cover letter and one professional writing sample that demonstrates analytical skills, must be submitted online. For first consideration, apply by Sunday, April 28, 2024. Position will remain open until filled. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the second half of May, 2024.

The City’s mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community. The following values guide our work: Personal Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Teamwork, Results. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion.

Required Qualifications

• A certificate from an American Bar Association-approved Paralegal/Legal Assistant Program such as the National Association of Legal Assistants or a comparable organization; or
• A Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Legal Studies from a certified degree-awarding institution or its equivalent; or
• A Bachelor’s degree in any program plus three years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or an equivalent position; or
• A combination of education and experience that is substantially similar to the above.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

• Municipal or closely related governmental legal experience.
• Experience or familiarity with criminal and/or civil law and procedure.
• Familiarity with E-filing and local court rules.
• Experience with municipal legal case management.