Paralegal I/II - OPD Legal

　　Salary

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　　Location

　　Orlando, FL

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　24-086

　　Department

　　Executive Offices-City Attorney

　　Opening Date

　　01/20/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/2/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Description

　　TYPING TEST REQUIRED. SEE "MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS," BELOW, FOR DETAILS.

　　Who We Are

　　Orlando, The City Beautiful

　　For most of Orlando’s history we’ve been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we’re also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.

　　This didn’t happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.

　　Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city’s potential.

　　Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.

　　Minimum Starting Salary:

　　Paralegal I: $24.16 to $30.80 per hour, depending on qualifications

　　Paralegal II: $25.60 - $32.65 per hour, depending on qualifications

　　Nature of Work:

　　Performs paraprofessional, legal support services for attorneys in the Criminal Justice Section of the City Attorney’s Office. Employees assigned to this classification perform a variety of specialized tasks including, but not limited to maintaining the City Prosecutor’s docket, legal research, general administrative work, and the preparation of legal documents such as criminal informations, discovery responses, and final dispositions. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with interruptions and multiple projects with frequently changing priorities and deadlines is needed. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive matters. Work is reviewed through observation, conversation and evaluation of results achieved. Preferred candidate will have three plus years of recent experience working for a prosecutor’s office or criminal defense firm.

　　Minimum Requirements

　　Paralegal I: Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, or other closely related field and two years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, one of which must have been as a paralegal; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to type at least 35 word per minute. Must pass criminal background investigation including polygraph.

　　Paralegal II: Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, or other closely related field and three years of relevant experience as a paralegal; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must demonstrate the ability to type at least 35 word per minute. Must pass criminal background investigation including polygraph.

　　TYPING TEST

　　Tests are administered by invitation only.

　　Only applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited via email. Invitations will be sent to the email address listed on the application.

　　Applicants will have (3) three days from the date of the invitation to complete the test. Tests may be completed virtually or onsite.

　　Applicants are allowed one opportunity to pass the typing test within a posting period or any given 30 days. Scores are valid for one year

　　IMPORTANT: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 407.246.2062.

　　Supplemental Information

　　City of Orlando Benefits (https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Apply-for-a-City-Job/Benefits#section-1)

　　If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

　　Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;

　　Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;

　　Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or

　　Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree

　　In order to be considered for this position you must apply on our website below.

　　01

　　What is the highest level of education you have attained?

　　Less than high school

　　High school graduate or equivalent (GED)

　　Technical school completed

　　Some college (less than 60 semester credits)

　　Associate degree or equivalent (60 or more semester credits)

　　Bachelor degree (120 or more semester credits)

　　Master degree

　　Doctorate degree

　　02

　　Do you have an bachelors degree or higher in criminal justice, legal studies or other closely related field?

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　How much full-time work experience as a legal assistant do you possess ?

　　You must provide details in your online application or resume.

　　None

　　Some but less than six months

　　Between six months and two years

　　Between two and four years

　　Between four and six years

　　More than six years

　　04

　　How much full-time work experience as a paralegal do you possess?

　　You must provide details in your online application or resume.

　　None

　　Some but less than one year

　　Between one and three years

　　Between three and five years

　　Between five and seven years

　　Between seven and nine years

　　More than nine years

　　05

　　Do you have a typing test score of 35 CWPM on file with the City of Orlando taken within the past year?

　　Yes

　　No

　　06

　　Summarize your experience in Litigation. If none, state "None".

　　Required Question

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　　City of Orlando

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