Legal Assistant City of Corpus Christi - 3.5 Corpus Christi, TX Job Details Full-time $19.62 - $21.58 an hour 18 hours ago Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description Overview The main purpose of the Legal Assistant position is to provide contract, claims, regulatory, and litigation legal support to attorneys. This position also provides Public Information Act analysis and submits letters to the Attorney General. Responsibilities

• Draft and proofread correspondence and standard legal documents
• Review invoices and monitor expenses
• Maintain attorney calendar
• Conduct legal research and retrieve documents from databases, directories and spreadsheets
• Prepare and organize files, copy, compile and index evidence and exhibits
• Prepare trial notebooks, documents and exhibits
• Review docket control and scheduling orders to calendar deadlines
• Review post reminders for deadlines for different cases
• Calendar deadlines
• Organize regulatory filings
• Research applicable laws
• Provides friendly and accurate customer service by answering phone calls and greeting visitors
• Direct phone calls or visitors to correct person, agency or department or takes message
• Sort and distribute mail, schedule and calendar meetings, maintain and order supplies and maintain and update filing
• Review procurement, contracts, insurance and bonds
• Draft contracts, exhibits and related documents
• Organize claim documents
• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned Position Type and Typical Hours of Work Non Exempt - Full-Time Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change. Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (AA/AS); or 2 year technical certificate
• Two (2) years of experience Required
• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire Employment Testing Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

Criminal Background Check:

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Check:

Yes

Drug Screening:

Yes

Physical Exam:

Yes Basis of Rating A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications and may request additional information. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview. Supplemental Information Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi. The City of Corpus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.