Paralegal - Promotional Only (City Attorney’s Office)

***OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT REGULAR STATUS CITY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEES***

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted untilTuesday, December 2, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Pay

• $86,371.80 - $104,963.66 Annually DOQ
  

About the Opportunity

The City Attorney’s Office is seeking a Paralegal (Promotional Only) to join our team. This position will provide critical support to attorneys in a fast-paced municipal law environment by conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, organizing case materials, analyzing information, and coordinating responses to written discovery, subpoenas and public records requests.

This position is designated as confidential and "at will," subject to discharge without cause and without the right of appeal.

What You'll Do

This position is responsible for a wide range of critical legal assistance, including:

Legal Research and Case Preparation
Support attorneys by gathering information, conducting routine legal research, and reviewing case materials, statutes, and legal opinions. This includes preparing case summaries, organizing supporting documentation, and assisting in the development of pleadings, discovery materials, and other litigation-related documents that help attorneys prepare for hearings, meetings, and trials.

Records, Subpoenas, and Public Records Act Support
Coordinate the collection, review, and processing of documents responsive to written discovery, subpoenas, and Public Records Act requests. Tasks include organizing materials from various departments, reviewing records for relevance and confidentiality, assisting with redactions, and maintaining accurate tracking to ensure timely, compliant, and well-documented responses.

Document Drafting and Review
Prepare drafts of correspondence, legal summaries, and preliminary legal documents, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to legal and procedural requirements. This work also involves reviewing documents for completeness and proper formatting before they are finalized for attorney review.

Case and File Coordination
Organize and maintain case files, exhibits, reports, and evidence needed for litigation and administrative proceedings. Responsibilities include coordinating witness materials, preparing binders and exhibits, maintaining calendars and deadlines, and ensuring attorneys have timely access to accurate and well-organized case information.

Administrative and Office Support
Perform a variety of legal administrative tasks that contribute to the efficient operation of the City Attorney’s Office. This includes preparing reports, organizing legal records, supporting office communications, coordinating schedules, and assisting with general administrative functions that keep daily operations running smoothly. Serve as backup to the Legal Litigation Assistant for court filings and other related litigation tasks.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Understand legal terminology, procedures, and principles applicable to municipal law and litigation.
  
• Demonstrate skill in legal research, fact-finding, and summarizing complex information clearly and accurately.
  
• Be capable of drafting high-quality legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
  
• Apply rules of evidence, legal ethics, and court procedures appropriately to assigned tasks.
  
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with attorneys, staff, officials, and the public.
  
• Exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage sensitive and privileged information responsibly.
  
• Be highly organized and able to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
  
• Establish effective working relationships with staff, departments, and members of the public.
  
• Use legal research tools, computer systems, and software effectively.
  

Experience and Qualifications for Success!

Possession of the minimum education, experience, and/or certifications required to qualify as a Paralegal as required by Business & Professions Code Section 6450(c) . To be considered for this position, applicants must meet one of the eligibility criteria.

Additionally, at least three years’ experience as a Paralegal, with a background in a public agency law office, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is preferred .

Apply Now!

***OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT REGULAR STATUS CITY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEES***

Note: Current City of Ventura employees must use the Workday Jobs Hub career section to apply for this position.

• To be considered for this promotional opportunity, you must be a Regular or probationary status employee with the City of Ventura. Please complete an online City Application and supplemental questionnaire to apply for this promotional opportunity.
  
• Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire via your employee WorkDay Jobs Hub App by the filing deadline. It is important that your city job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire, may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.
  

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted untilTuesday, December 2, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

APPLICATION REVIEW:

All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified based on experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.

INTERVIEW DATES AND INFORMATION:

A select number of candidates will be invited to a department selection interview. Select candidates will be notified of specifics at a later time.

The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.

Learn More - Essential Information

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at City of Ventura Jobs or by viewing here Paralegal .

Questions? Contact the Recruitment Team at:

recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov or (805) 654-7802.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

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