Job Description
The city of Marlborough seeks a full-time (40 hrs/wk) Paralegal to provide legal, clerical, and administrative support to the Legal Department.
Hiring Rate: $27.44/hr. Step Rate: $27.44 -$30.90/hr.
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinating and preparing responses to public records requests.
- Coordinating and preparing responses to public records requests.
- Processing claims and settlements for all legal claims and suits.
- Prepare a variety of legal documents including correspondence, ordinances, agreements, and pre-trial/trial filings.
- Act as a liaison with other departments and their department heads and the public.
- Assist with researching specific questions of law for precedent, related case law, and/or citations.
- Prepare and file proof of claim in taxpayer bankruptcy cases
- Maintain office files in paper and electronic form.
- Maintain a master calendar of critical dates, including court appearances, court filings, pre-trial dates, and discovery response dates.
- Serve as initial office point of contact to the public; answer phone and take messages.
- Manage department mail, accounts, purchases, budgeting, and related functions associated with office administration.
- Performs other duties as requested by the City Solicitor and Assistant City Solicitor.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Preferred: Paralegal Certificate or two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience preferred. EOE
Instructions
To see the full job description and how to apply, please visit the City of Marlborough Employment Opportunities by going to www.marlborough-ma.gov and clicking on the Employment Opportunities icon on the front page. The position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
