City of Syracuse residency is required for this position. If you are not a resident, you have six (6) months from your date of hire to establish residency.
Job Description:
The work involves responsibility for performing paralegal duties in a municipal office. Under the supervision of an attorney, an employee in this class performs a variety of tasks, that while not requiring the skills of an attorney, which entail the application of legal procedures and legal research as well as the preparation of legal documents for submission to the courts. An employee in this class may also assist an attorney in preparing for and appearing in a trial. The specific tasks performed may vary depending on the department assignment; however, work performed remains within the broad scope of paralegal skills. Supervision of employees is not normally exercised in this class. Certain assignments made to employees in this class will require reasonable access to transportation to meet field work requirements made in the ordinary course of business in a timely and efficient manner. Does related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an associate's degree in Paralegal Studies; or
B) Possession of a certificate in Paralegal Studies or Legal Assistant from a program accredited by the New York State Education Department; or
C) Two (2) years of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, as a paralegal
Benefits: Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
The Aff
The City also complies with 31 CFR part 51. If you have a disability for which you wish special accommodation to be made, contact the Office of Human Resources at 315-448-8780 or personnel@syr.gov.
All offers of employment will be contingent on the successful completion of a background check and/or drug screen.
