Paralegal

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

• Five years of recent increasingly responsible litigation paralegal/legal assistant experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from college-level paralegal studies program.

Licenses and Certifications:  

• Must possess a valid state driver's license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record with the ability to obtain appropriate Nevada state driver's license within required time frame

BACKGROUND PROCESS & PRE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS 

Candidates for this position are subject to pre-employment screenings and employment is contingent upon these results. Pre-employment screenings may include, but are not limited to: local, state, and federal criminal history checks, and may require submission of fingerprints; drug screen.

 
BENEFITS AND PERKS:
(Many of our positions offer the following)
 
•    4-day, 36-hour workweek, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (May vary by position specific needs).
•    100% employer-paid Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plan option, with affordable low cost alternative plans available.
•    13 paid holidays off annually.
•    3 weeks of annual leave accrued each year (up to applicable maximums).
•    3 weeks of sick leave accrued each year (up to applicable maximums).
•    Employer-paid participation in the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS).
•    Employer-paid Term Life and AD&D insurance for employees, plus dependent life insurance.
•    Deferred compensation 457(b) Plan, which is a government deferred compensation plan similar to a 401(k) plan. It offers both pre-tax and after-tax savings and investment options.
•    Annual merit increase program based on performance evaluations and/or contractual wage increases.
•    Complimentary access to our fully equipped fitness center at City Hall.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING:

Candidates for this position are subject to a Pre-employment screening. Pre-employment screening includes but is not limited to: Local & State Criminal History Check; Federal Criminal History Check via submission of fingerprints; Drug screening.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

Contact: Victor Figueroa at Figueroav@cityofnorthlasvegas.com