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Description

A City government client in Vacaville seeking a skilled Paralegal to provide essential legal support to the City Attorney’s Office. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your litigation and research experience in a public sector setting, while contributing to meaningful work that impacts the local community.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll serve as a key resource to attorneys and city staff by:

+ Conducting legal research and analyzing statutes, case law, ordinances, and administrative rulings.

+ Drafting, editing, and reviewing legal documents including pleadings, contracts, discovery responses, ordinances, resolutions, and correspondence.

+ Supporting public records requests, including reviewing and redacting documents in coordination with the City Clerk.

+ Assisting with liability claims, subpoenas, and case management.

+ Organizing and summarizing depositions, transcripts, and case files to support litigation strategy.

+ Managing calendars, deadlines, and filings for court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings.

+ Serving as a liaison between attorneys, city staff, claims adjusters, and external stakeholders.

+ Maintaining organized, confidential records and case files.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

+ Strong knowledge of legal procedures, terminology, and research methods.

+ Experience supporting civil litigation or working in a municipal legal environment.

+ Excellent drafting, proofreading, and communication skills with attention to detail.

+ Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work independently.

+ Discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

+ Paralegal certification (ABA-approved program or equivalent) highly preferred.

+ At least 2+ years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or in a comparable legal support role.

+ Prior municipal or government law experience is a plus.

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