Special District Paralegal

This is a full-time, non-exempt position supporting multiple attorneys in our Special District practice area. Our ideal candidate must possess strong communication and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. An excellent benefits package is offered as well as an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and collaborative environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys and other paralegals by having the ability to take on multiple roles.
• Assist with the organization of special districts, elections, annual compliance filings, preparing meeting packets for board meetings, tracking deadlines and general maintenance of clients.
• Be the point of contact for special district inquiries from attorneys, staff, consultants, and clients.
• Coordinate the organizational election to/and including preparing comprehensive schedule of election procedure and statutory and constitutional deadlines; monitor process for each special district conducting election; coordinate and ensure compliance with all deadlines and term limitation restriction of elected officials.
• Assist with preparation, and review with attorney or district accountant, annual budgets and audits or audit exemption requests, monitor compliance with all statutory and constitutional requirements, restrictions, and deadlines.
• Handle file maintenance and organization; demonstrate effective teamwork and work cooperatively with other departments and individuals in the firm.

Skills and Qualifications

• 3-5 years of law firm experience.
• Paralegal Certificate or bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Transactional experience preferred.
• Document management experience required.
• Familiarity with billable hours and time entry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proactive communicator and thinker.
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.