Legal Assistant - Water Utility Support Svcs Grp at City of Corpus Christi

Overview

Provides professional legal support for utility-related contracts, claims, regulatory matters, and litigation proceedings by conducting research, preparing legal documents, managing case files, monitoring deadlines, and coordinating administrative activities.

Responsibilities

· Draft, review, proofread, and maintain legal correspondence, contracts, exhibits, regulatory filings, and other legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance

· Conduct legal research and analyze applicable laws, regulations, case information, and support documentation using legal databases and research tools

· Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, docket control orders, scheduling orders, meetings, and case reminders to ensure timely completion of legal obligations

· Prepare, organize, maintain, and index case files, claim documents, evidence, exhibits, trial notebooks, and supporting documentation for litigation and administrative proceedings

· Monitor invoices, review expenses, and assist with financial tracking and budget-related activities

· Review procurement documents, contracts, insurance certificates, bonds, and related records to ensure compliance with organizational requirements

· Organize, maintain, and update electronic and physical filing systems, records, and legal documentation for efficient retrieval and recordkeeping

· Provide professional customer service by responding to inquiries, greeting visitors, directing calls, and serving as a liaison between attorneys, clients, agencies, and departments

· Coordinate administrative operations including mail distribution, meeting scheduling, supply inventory management, and office support functions

· Retrieve, compile, analyze, and maintain information from databases, spreadsheets, directories, and other record systems to support legal and administrative activities

· Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned in support of legal and departmental operations

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Non-Exempt – Full-Time – 40-hour work week

· Must be available to work additional hours as needed

· Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

· In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

· Associate’s degree (AA/AS); or 2-year technical certificate

· Two (2) years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required

· A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hiring.

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes

· Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

· Drug Screening: Yes

· Physical Exam: Yes

· FBI Background Check: No

· Police Background Check: No

· Clearing House Query (CDL): No

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi

The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.