AN ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance reclassifying the position of Legal Administrative Clerk, Pay
Grade 11, in the City Attorney?s Office to a Paralegal, Pay Grade 15; and for
other purposes.
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THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1.
The Human Resources Department is hereby authorized to reclassify the position
of Legal Administrative Clerk, Pay Grade 11 to Paralegal, Pay Grade 15,
effective immediately. A job description is attached and incorporated herein
by reference.
SECTION 2.
All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance
are hereby repealed.
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Introduced at 24th day of January, 2012, introduced a second time at a regular
meeting of said Council held on the ______ day of _____________, 2012, and
adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of ________ members of said
Council.
Councilor Allen voting____________.
Councilor Baker voting____________.
Councilor Barnes voting___________.
Councilor Davis voting____________.
Councilor Henderson voting________.
Councilor Huff voting_____________.
Councilor McDaniel voting_________.
Councilor Pugh voting_____________.
Councilor Thomas voting___________.
Councilor Woodson voting__________.
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TINY B. WASHINGTON TERESA PIKE TOMLINSON
CLERK MAYOR
JOB TITLE: Paralegal
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney, Columbus Consolidated Government
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing administrative,
transactional, litigation and research support to attorneys in the City
Attorney?s Office.
MAJOR DUTIES:
Researches and drafts legal pleadings, including letters, motions, orders,
complaints, subpoenas, and appeal briefs under direction of attorneys in City
Attorney?s Office.
Assists the City Attorney with Open Records Act matters, including redacting,
reviewing,
and copying.
Drafts Resolutions and Ordinances at the direction of and under the supervision
of the City Attorney.
Keeps records of all active civil litigation and coordinates payment of all
invoices for legal services to City Attorney?s Office.
Assists legal administrative assistant with purchases, invoices for office
supplies, travel,
continuing legal education, etc.
Tracks open and closed cases handled by City Attorney?s Office.
Manages the file room; assists in managing the law library in the City
Attorney?s Office.
Attends court when necessary to assist attorneys with motions or trial
proceedings.
Assists the City Attorney with administrative matters as requested.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
Knowledge of state and federal law.
Knowledge of legal terminology, forms, and filing procedures.
Knowledge of legal research methods including Lexis or WestLaw..
Knowledge of court rules and regulations.
Knowledge of legislative processes.
Skill in conducting legal research.
Skill in organizing work and maintaining complex records.
Skill in basic mathematics.
Skill in operating office equipment such as a laptop or non-portable computer,
facsimile
machine, and copier.
Skill in using a computer and standard and specialized software applications.
Skill in utilizing computerized legal reference resources.
Skill in written and oral communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The City Attorney assigns work in terms of general
instructions. Completed work is reviewed for the nature and propriety of the
final results.
GUIDELINES: Guidelines include relevant federal and state laws, court rules,
case law, and state administrative rules and regulations. These guidelines
require judgment, selection and interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY: This position consists of legal and administrative tasks, subject
to supervision of attorneys. The high volume of cases and transactions
contributes to the complexity of the work.
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to provide legal and
administrative support to the department. Successful performance helps ensure
the effective representation of the
Consolidated Government and the efficient operation of the office.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with attorneys, co-workers, the
general public, local and state officials, judges, various court personnel, law
enforcement officials, federal officials, and other state employees.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give and exchange information,
resolve problems, provide services, and interview or influence persons.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or
table.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office or a courtroom.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must possess degree of Certified Paralegal by an accredited institution or a
college degree
plus at least five years experience in the field of law office management,
assistance to attorney or judge as clerk or paralegal, or similar
administrative law experience.
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of
specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills
typically associated with a college education.
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