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Overview This is a professional, full-time, on-site position within the Legal Division of Missouri City, the Show Me City . The individual in this role will provide paralegal services to the City of Missouri City, with a primary focus on processing public information requests, as directed by the attorneys in the City Attorney’s Office. Responsibilities Supports the mission, vision, credo, goals, and code of ideals (service, professionalism, integrity, respect, innovation, and teamwork) of the City of Missouri City and the Legal Division; Exhibits exceptional attention to detail in the review of photographs, videos, and reports (including grim and highly sensitive photographs, videos, and reports) for Texas Public Information Act requests; Prepares drafts of documents, primarily Texas Public Information Act briefs and responses; Prepares letters, contracts, policies, procedures, and similar documents; Conducts legal research; Exhibits proficiency in Microsoft Office, Acrobat Professional and Westlaw; Manages time-sensitive documents and requests; Handles all matters with confidentiality and discretion; Assists in the coordination and preparation of items for consideration by various boards, commissions and the City Council; Performs other duties as assigned; and Subject to 24-hour recall. Qualifications Associate Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience. Texas Paralegal Certificate is required. Experience in Municipal Government is preferred. Experience with public information requests and contract drafting is preferred. Valid Texas Driver’s License. The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr

