Senior Paralegal
CurrentPerform skilled legal clerical work including drafting legislation, ordinances and resolutions for City Council consideration. Implement and perform a wide range of difficult paraprofessional duties preparing notices and complaints, and stipulation and agreed orders for liquor commission meetings, conducting legal research, preparing draft pleadings, compiling information, legal holds and maintaining files and records including our legal request intake. Provide support and assistance for the employee grievance process including arbitrations, investigations, hearings, and labor contract negotiations. Prepare and review briefs, grievance responses, subpoenas, and documents relevant to hearings and testimony. Assist with and respond to requests for information under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Provide extensive support in reviewing and preparing vendor contracts, agreements, real estate contracts, and general contract review. Provide support and assistance to our Risk Management Department regarding workers’ compensation and other related employee injuries. Provide support and assistance to our Human Resources Department regarding employee discipline and internal investigations.
