Job Description

This position encompasses work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility performed under supervision of supervisory legal assistant staff, attorneys, and/or higher level staff which may include but is not limited to the following: Conducts file reviews and provides guidance regarding the proper handling of cases; Formulates legal strategy by initially determining whether other parties will be implead, whether settlement efforts will be pursued, or whether a motion made; Draft legal documents such as Answers, Demands for Discovery, Bill of Particulars, Demand for a Change of Venue, Demand for Complaint, Response to Notices to Admit, and motions to dismiss; Prepares letters and memoranda for insurance takeovers Investigate and assist in the preparation for trial of less serious claims for and against the City. Secures evidence by interviewing interested parties, witnesses, officers and other persons involved. Assist attorneys by preparing and processing...