Job Description
Come work at a place where you have a direct impact on the quality of life for Kent residents, business owners and visitors alike!
Do you have exceptional and advanced technical and paralegal skills with experience independently performing broad and complex duties? Are you interested in a meaningful job where you are engaged in social concerns and the betterment of the Kent community through work on issues impacting the environment, safety of area residents, Kent's economic vitality, and efficient and accountable government? Are you tired of tracking and billing hours? Do you desire an easier commute, free parking, and a work location that is close to bus and train lines? If so, then Kent's Civil Paralegal position may be just what you're looking for! The Kent City Attorney's Office is looking for an experienced paralegal who enjoys exercising initiative and collaborating with others to join its team and to provide advanced paralegal support to its Civil Division. We offer competitive pay, a sound retirement system, and excellent medical benefits.
**A cover letter and resume are required with your online application in order for your application to be considered complete. Uploading your resume to auto-fill portions of the application does not automatically attach it to your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position. Please note that you cannot attach documents to your application after it has been submitted. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your online application, please call our office at (253) 856-5270 and we will do our best to assist you.**
There is one (1) full-time, benefited position that will be filled by this recruitment process. This is a non-represented position. The City may establish a non-ranked applicant pool for this classification that would be in effect for up to 12 months.
The selection process to fill this vacancy may consist of both a written exam and a panel interview. This position is open until filled; assessments and/or interviews will be scheduled as needed.
SALARY:
$6,061.00- $7,376.00 monthly (2023 salary range); depending on experience
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