Description
The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications for a Legal Assistant in the City Attorney's Office.
For complete job information, please refer to the job announcement.
This position will remain open until filled. The first application review is March 8, 2024. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply now! DEFINITION Under general supervision, provides specialized paraprofessional and technical support to the legal and risk management divisions of the City Attorney's Office; and performs other duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This paraprofessional classification with specialized legal support responsibility in the City Attorney’s Office requires specialized knowledge of legal policies, procedures, and functions. All responsibilities and duties must be performed in a confidential and tactful manner.This job classification is designated “Confidential” and may have access to information related to the administration of employee-employer relations.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED General supervision is provided by the Law Office Supervisor. Direction on projects/assignments may be provided by professional staff members in the City Attorney’s Office.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED May provide assignments and direction to temporary employees, volunteers, and consultants.
Examples of Important and Essential Functions
Legal/Litigation Support Functions
Performs a wide variety of complex and confidential legal support tasks and other duties for attorneys and the Risk Management division in the City Attorney’s Office, including drafting of general pleadings, discovery, memoranda, correspondence, reports, contracts, and other legal documents; prepares basic and complex court documents requiring knowledge of legal procedures, format, and terminology, in accordance with federal, state, and local rules; files legal papers with the proper court; performs legal research under the supervision of an attorney; identifies and verifies legal citations; organizes documents and files in preparation for hearings and trials; provides assistance with locating references in the law library; maintains law library; processes liability and workers compensation claims and litigation against the City; and provides information on claims and litigation to the Risk Manager, attorneys, department staff, third-party administrators, and outside attorneys.
Administrative Functions
Establishes and maintains accurate, up-to-date files; reviews and processes City contracts; responds to both internal and external inquiries; prepares and submits reports, such as required state and federal reports; provides information related to the work of the office to the public, law firms, courts, and various city, county, state, and other public and private agencies and entities; uses personal computer to perform word processing, spreadsheet and specialized functions with a high level of proficiency in computer software programs, including Microsoft Office; compiles statistical data and spreadsheet reports; builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the general public; monitors monthly expenditures and maintains specific financial records; assists in the development and monitoring of office budget; and may complete projects in support of employee relations activities; receives and processes mail; schedules meetings; and other duties as assigned.
Job Related and Essential Qualifications
Demonstrated Knowledge of :
Basic legal concepts, principles, terminology and procedures, legal research capabilities, legal documents, court rules, forms and procedures required in a law office; processes, procedures, and the format for legal documents; pertinent local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations including the Ralph M. Brown Act; principles and practices of records management systems; basic accounting principles and practices; functions of notary public; modern office practices and procedures; personal computer operating systems and software applications; proper English usage; spelling, grammar and punctuation and demonstrated proficiency; operation and applications of modern office equipment; and alphabetical, numerical and chronological filing.
Demonstrated Skill to :
Work under the pressure of deadlines; maintain confidentiality; perform technical administrative support work involving independent judgment and interpretation of policies and procedures; use critical thinking skills to write logically and fluently; read, write, comprehend, and interpret complex business, medical, and legal documents; collect, compile, and present a variety of data; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; effectively prioritize work assignments and multi-task to ensure assignments are completed in a timely manner; transcribe from electronic dictating equipment; accurately proofread a variety of documents, including contracts and memoranda to identify and correct grammatical and contextual errors; follow and implement instruction; use critical thinking skills toward achieving a goal when step-by-step instructions are not provided; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing;; understand and follow oral and written instructions; utilize personal computers and computer software to perform word processing, spreadsheet, and specialized functions; meet the City’s keyboarding standard (45 net wpm); respond to internal and external customers in a professional, creative, and cooperative manner; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and exemplify an enthusiastic, resourceful, and effective customer service attitude.
Ability to :
Effectively apply the required knowledge and skills in the daily performance of assigned duties; develop solutions, within established guidelines, using initiative, tact, and good judgment; remain flexible and adapt to changing conditions; and read, comprehend, and interpret City and departmental policies, procedures, laws, ordinances, and regulations.
Experience, Education, and Training Guidelines:
Any combination of experience, education and training that would provide the best qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Experience : One year of increasingly responsible legal support experience, involving preparing and filing documents with the court.
Education : Equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by business or legal courses.
License : May require the possession of a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record as determined by the City.
Certification : Paralegal certificate from an American Bar Association approved program and California Notary Public certification are highly desirable.
Other Requirements : Willingness and ability to work scheduled and emergency overtime; attend meetings, workshops and seminars during work and non-work hours as assigned.
Special Requirements : Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to read fine print and computer monitors; converse over the telephone and in person; operate a computer keyboard, calculator, and other office equipment; bend, stoop, stretch and reach; strength to safely lift and maneuver up to 30 pounds.
Retitled to Legal Assistant from Legal Secretary: 3/2004
Additional Information
Non-Exempt.
CITY OF LIVERMORE
BENEFITS SUMMARY
Confidential - UnrepresentedThe benefits listed are provided to employees of the Confidential group. For a more detailed summary of benefits for all employee groups, click
here .Any errors or omissions do not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.Updated: 11/2023
MOU TERMN/A
SCHEDULED INCREASES7/5/2021 2.5%
7/4/2022 4%
7/3/2023 3.0%
7/1/2024 2.5%
CAFETERIA PLAN (Medical/Dental/Vision)$1,950/month towards medical, dental, vision, additional & supplemental life insurance; unused balance paid in cash to employee
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE& ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE (AD & D)$150,000EEcoverage, ER paid
$1,000 dependent coverage, ER paid
EE option to purchase $25,000 additional life insurance& supplemental life to $500,000 (not to exceed 5x annual earnings).
LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)ER paid
60% of base monthly earnings to $6,000/month max. (180 day waiting period)
LONG TERM CARE INSURANCELong Term Care Facility and 100% Home Care to $8,000/month with 90-day elimination period; 6 year duration (optional - EE paid)
PERSNew City of Livermore EEs are enrolled in the 2% at 60 formula or 2% at 62 formula, depending on eligibility, as per AB 340.
Classic PERS Misc Member - 2% at 60
- Member Rate = 7% EE paid
- Employer Rate = 34.43%ER paid (includes unfunded liability; FY23/24)
- 36 consecutive months Final Comp
- Sick Leave Credit
- 4th Level 59 Survivor Ben.
- Military Service Credit
New PERS Misc Member - 2% at 62
- Member Rate = 7.5%EE paid
- Employer Rate = 34.43%ER paid (includes unfunded liability; FY23/24)
- 36 consecutive months Final Comp
- Sick Leave Credit
- 4th Level 59 Survivor Ben
- Military Service Credit
MEDICARE (Hired after 3/31/1986)EE paid 1.45%
ER paid 1.45%
RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS (RHS)ER contribution of 4% of base pay into RHS account.
VACATION ACCRUAL Years of ServiceTotal Accrual Per Year
180.6 hrs
2-5120.12 hrs
6-10135.98 hrs
11-15160.94 hrs
16-19180.18 hrs
20+192.4 hrs
Pro-rated for part-time EE.
Maximum accrual: 350 hours
HOLIDAYS12 observed holidays
SICK LEAVE ACCRUAL96.2 hrs/year for FT
72.02 hrs/year for ¾-time
48.1 hrs/year for ½-time
Unlimited accrual
SICK LEAVE USAGE - FAMILY SICK LEAVE - Immediate Family Illness:½ Annual Sick Leave Accrual.
- PARENTAL LEAVE - 4 regularly scheduled workdays for non-birthing parent tobecome a parent byadoption, foster care placement, or birth of a child.
- BEREAVEMENT LEAVE (non-immediate family) - 3 regularly scheduled workdaysmax to be used for sister-in-law and brother-in-law.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE3 regularly scheduled workdays max for immediate family.
PERSONALLEAVE 16 hrs/yr
Pro-rated for part-time EE.
PREGNANCY LEAVE & FMLA/CFRAEE may use accrued leaves in compliance with City rules and regulations. Benefit provided as per regulations: Federal Family and Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, and California Pregnancy Disability Act
DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457(b)ER contribution of $185 per pay period with minimum contribution of $75 per pay period by employee.
2024 Maximum
Normal = $23,000
Age 50+ = $7,500
Catchup Limits = $46,000
Section 125 PLAN (No ER contribution)
2023 Maximums
DependentCare*: Up to $5,000/year;*See IRS Pub #503
Unreimbursed Medical: Up to $3,200/year
- Pre-tax Health Care Premiums
- FSA's for Dependent Care
- Unreimbursed Medical Expenses
- Other options offered by plan administrator
SUPERVISORY DIFFERENTIAL PAYMin of 10% above base salary of non-mgmt subordinate, 7.5% above mgmt subordinate
ACTING PAY & SPECIAL PROJECTS PAY Acting Pay
If work min of 5 consecutive calendar days, paid @ lowest step of higher class with at least a 5% differential. If assignment > 12 months, optional incr. of up to 7% or max of the range, whichever is less.
Special Project Pay
If work min of 30 calendar days, 5% - 7% differential. If full supervisory, additional % to reflect 2.5% over highest compensated subordinate.If assignment > 12 months, optional increase of up to 7%.
BILINGUAL PAY$50/pay period.Must be certified by DH, approved by City Manager, and used on the job.
CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE (If authorized) - See Administrative Regulation #36 for detailsStandard = $40/month
Enhanced = $90/month for exempt only
OT COMP & COMP TIME OFFOT for > 40 hrs/week @1 ½ x reg pay or Comp Time in lieu of OT for FLSA nonexempt.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT 75% reimbursement fortuition & books
For undergraduate studies, $4,000 FY max; $16,000 lifetime maximum
For graduate studies, $5,000 FY max; $10,000 lifetime maximum
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS100% reimbursement for required licenses, certifications, and professional memberships
HEALTH CLUB REIMBURSEMENT$100.00/month max for monthly dues
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMThree (3) sessions per incident per family member.Unlimited telephonic consultations.
FLSA WORK PERIOD168 hour pay period beginning Monday at 12:01 a.m., ending 7 days later on Sunday at 12:00 midnight.If an EE is not on this work week schedule, something must be in writing documenting EE's work week.
PAY PERIODS26 pay periods per year
Benefits listed are for regular full-time employees. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
ER = Employer
EE = Employee
FT = Full-time
PT = Part-time
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
