Paralegal

Paralegal Salary $62,878.40 - $80,267.20 Annually Location Lincoln, NE Job Type Full time/probationary or status Job Number 202600242 Department Law Department Opening Date 04/15/2026 Closing Date 4/22/2026 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions Job Posting Information Join the Office of the City Attorney and play a key role in supporting civil legal work that serves the community. This is a highly responsible, specialized position providing direct assistance to attorneys on a variety of civil matters, including litigation, claims, and workers' compensation. What You'll Do Support civil attorneys with research, case preparation, and legal documentation Draft and prepare legal correspondence, pleadings, and related documents Assist with discovery, court filings, and case management activities Help coordinate workers' compensation and claims-related work Gather, analyze, and organize information for legal cases and proceedings Apply knowledge of court rules, statutes, ordinances, and legal procedures Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with legal and ethical standards What We're Looking For Strong understanding of legal terminology, court processes, and civil law practices Excellent writing, research, and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Sound judgment and ability to work independently within established guidelines Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and confidentiality Collaborative mindset and ability to support attorneys and legal staff effectively Why Join Us? Meaningful work supporting public service and the legal system Opportunity to contribute to a wide range of civil legal matters Professional, team-oriented environment with room to grow Minimum Qualifications Associate degree in paralegal studies or related field plus two years of experience as a paralegal, legal secretary or similar position in a litigation practice or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills. We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position: Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance. We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 11 days of vacation leave and approximately 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days. All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait! 30 days of Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching. Up to 3 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave $70,000 of Life Insurance 401(a) Retirement Plan . If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9% Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.

Optional benefits include:

Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Allstate Voluntary Plans Supplemental Term Life Deferred Compensation Plans 01 Indicate if you have taken college-level course work in the following: Law or Business Office Technology/Software Related Field (specify below) None 02 If you selected "Related Field," please indicate the specific field: 03 Indicate which statement best describes your experience working as a legal assistant, legal secretary, paralegal, or in a similar position in a law office: I have no experience I have less than two years of experience I have two to four years of experience I have more than four years of experience 04 Please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. 05 Indicate which statement best describes your experience providing clerical, secretarial or legal assistance to an attorney. I have no experience providing support to an attorney in this fashion. I have some experience providing support to an attorney with duties such as filing or scanning of documents. I have experience providing support to an attorney with duties such as case file management, organization of physical and electronic data, and document generation. I have experience providing support to an attorney by opening and maintaining complex case files, drafting legal documents, e-filing, and trial preparation both physically and electronically with legal software. 06 Please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. 07 Indicate which statement best describes your experience with independent decision making. I have no experience in a position that allowed for independent decision making. I have some experience using independent judgment to make decisions within specifically defined boundaries or circumstances. I have experience in a position that allowed for independent decision making based on policies and procedures. I have experience in a position using independent judgment to make decisions when not specifically defined by policy or procedure to achieve organizational goals. 08 Please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. 09 Indicate which statement best describes your experience with office technology. I have no experience with computers, copiers, multi-line VOIP telephones, scanners, databases or other software. I have some experience using computers for email, web-browsing or social media. I have work experience using various computer hardware equipment and software systems such as Microsoft 365 or Adobe. I have extensive work experience with modern office technology using both hardware and software for activities such as data entry, retrieval and general organization, document generation, PDF creation and editing, email and calendaring, and uploading and downloading of videos and documents. 10 Please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. 11 Indicate which statement best describes your experience with preparation of pleadings and documents in lawsuits or litigation. I have no experience with preparing pleadings or documents in lawsuits or litigation. I have limited experience in preparing pleadings or documents in lawsuits or litigation. I only have experience in preparing pleadings or documents in lawsuits or litigation where damages of $100,000.00 or less were being sought. I have experience in preparing pleadings or documents in complex lawsuits or litigation where damages of $100,000.00 or more were being sought. 12 Please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. 13 Indicate which statement best describes your experience with electronic discovery. I have no experience with electronic discovery. I have limited experience with electronic discovery. I have some experience with electronic discovery but limited to searching emails and electronic folders. I have extensive experience with electronic discovery including emails, data collection, cell phone downloads, and use of e-discovery software platforms. 14 Please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. 15 Indicate which statement best describes your experience with contracts and real estate documents. I have no experience with contracts and real estate documents. I have some experience with contracts, but not real estate documents. I have some experience with real estate documents, but not contracts. I have extensive experience with contracts and real estate documents. 16 Please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. 17 Indicate which statement best describes your experience with bookkeeping and accounting. I have no experience with bookkeeping and accounting. I have some limited experience with bookkeeping and accounting that includes use of Excel spreadsheets. I have extensive experience with bookkeeping and accounting that includes cost accounting, payroll, and budget management and/or development. 18 Please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. Required Question Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302 Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508 Phone (402) 441-7597 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm