Essential Functions
Legal Research: Conducting research into legal cases, statutes, precedents, and other relevant topics.
Document Drafting: Assisting with drafting legal documents such as motions, briefs, and demand letters.
Case File Review: Reviewing and organizing case files, discovery materials, and other relevant information.
Court Attendance: Attending court hearings, depositions, and mediations with supervisors.
Administrative Support: Performing clerical tasks like filing, copying, and managing calendars.
Client Interaction: Attending and taking notes at various meetings, including but not limited to City Council and Committee meetings; various board, agency, and commission meetings; client meetings, internal departmental meetings, etc., as appropriate.
Other Tasks: Assisting with preparing for trials, organizing evidence, and performing other duties as assigned. Assisting with the provision of legal advice and counsel services to various departments within the City; Learning civil litigation skills and assisting with trial preparation.
Gaining transactional law experience by assisting Attorneys with research and drafting;