What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at City of Bloomington, MN?
Primary Objective
The individual will work under the direct supervision of the Deputy City Attorney for the civil division of the Bloomington City Attorney’s Office, handling the most complex of the support services needed for legal matters in the civil division. The position primarily assists in the litigation of civil cases, administrative hearings, contract and document review management, legal research, and furnishing paralegal services to the civil division.
CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Supervision Of Others
This position does not supervise others.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $3 5 . 38 – $3 7 . 55 Hourly
2025 Full Salary Range: $35.38 – $47.18 Hourly
Full-Time; Non-Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits Eligible
The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change
Benefits
Benefits for regular, full-time employees of the City of Bloomington (with the exception of 24 hour firefighters and 24 hour fire fighter/paramedics) include the following:
The City of Bloomington (City) is asking you to supply information (data) as part of your application for employment with the City. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) classifies this data as private data about you. The law does not require you to provide the data and there is no legal consequence for refusing to provide the data. However, if you do not provide the requested data, the City may not have enough information to consider your application and you may not move forward in the selection process. If you do provide the data, City employees and its agents may have access to your private data if their work assignments reasonably require access. The hiring manager or supervisor, human resources employees, and members of an interview panel, which may include non-City employees, will have access to some of your private data during the application and selection process. State or federal law or a court order may allow others to have access to your data also. The City will not disclose any of your private data to any member of the general public without your permission. The MGDPA classifies the following information as public data about applicants: veteran status, relevant test scores, rank on eligible list, job history, education and training, and work availability. If you are a finalist for the position, your name is also public. A "finalist" is a person the City selects for an interview. Do you agree to supply the data the City is requesting as part of your application for employment?
This is a reminder that you should check your Spam/Junk folder as emails from the City of Bloomington might end up being received in those folders and not your inbox. Please note that the City won't send out communications until after the job posting has officially closed unless the posting clearly states otherwise. Please acknowledge that you have read and understood this informational message.
I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire completely for this position. Attaching a resume is NOT a substitute for completing an answer. If a question is answered by the statement "See Resume", the question will be treated as if there is no answer. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If the supplemental question is not applicable to you, please indicate N/A.
I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.
Did you read and review the Working Conditions and Physical Demands checklist and the Remote Work availability? Once you click on the link
The advertised wage for this position is $35.38 - $37.55 hourly, depending on qualifications. If selected, would you be willing to accept a starting wage in this range?
Please indicate your highest level of education completed.
If you indicated you have post-secondary education, please summarize coursework or list degree earned, area of study, name of institution and dates you attended. If not applicable to you, indicate N/A.
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Do you have a certificate from an accredited paralegal certification program?
How many years of work experience do you have performing paralegal or comparable work?
If you indicated you have work experience in performing as a paralegal or comparable work, please summarize your experience including Job Title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
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Do you have a valid Minnesota driver’s license and a reliable source of personal transportation?
Do you have experience editing, proofreading and analyzing legal documents for accuracy?
If you indicated you have experience editing, proofreading and analyzing legal documents for accuracy, please explain your responsibility in these areas. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
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Please Indicate Items You Are Proficient With Below
For EACH item selected above, please give examples of your utilization of that program/software. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
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Do you possess working knowledge of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and data classification?
Do you possess working knowledge of the Minnesota Official Records Act?
Do you possess work experience to accurately cite legal authorities through a recognized form of uniform system of citation?
Please Indicate Below Items You Have Experience With
If you indicated you have work experience with any of the above software programs, please summarize your experience for EACH selected. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
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Do you possess experience with the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure, e-filing and e-serving legal documents?
Do you possess experience with civil or administrative legal proceedings?
If you indicated you possess experience with civil or administrative proceedings, please explain your work experience and your responsibilities for each selected. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
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Do you fluently speak a second language, in addition to English, that has a recognized presence in the community? Recognized prevalent languages in the City of Bloomington are Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, and Cambodian [Khmer]. Fluent means you can sustain a conversation, demonstrate intelligible pronunciation which doesn't interfere with understanding, and communicate at informal and some formal levels.
If you indicated you speak a language other than English that you are FLUENT in, please list the language(s) and years spoken. If not applicable, please indicate N/A.
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This Question Is To Determine Your Status As a Veteran Under The Veteran's Preference Statute, Minnesota Statutes, 43A.11. Please Check The Statement Below Which Best Describes Your Current Veteran's Status
If you are a Veteran and achieve the minimum passing rating, do you wish to apply your veteran's preference bonus points? If you answer yes, you MUST complete the City of Bloomington's Veteran Preference Questionnaire (
The individual will work under the direct supervision of the Deputy City Attorney for the civil division of the Bloomington City Attorney’s Office, handling the most complex of the support services needed for legal matters in the civil division. The position primarily assists in the litigation of civil cases, administrative hearings, contract and document review management, legal research, and furnishing paralegal services to the civil division.
CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS
- Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety
- Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
- Embraces the City's shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City's vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly
- Prepare, file, and arrange for service of legal documents, such as warning letters, enforcement actions, motions, pleadings, affidavits, court orders, stipulations, memoranda, and subpoenas
- Coordinate hearing appearances for staff and witnesses
- Monitor case files to ensure compliance with city code, court rules and procedures
- Design and maintain records
- Provide back up support to other paralegals in the Legal Department
- Perform other related duties as apparent or assigned
- Manage and assist in civil forfeitures, extreme risk protection orders, and other court proceedings including coordination with the police department, document drafting, file management, e-filing, evidence submission, and court calendaring
- Prepare, coordinate, and manage special assessments, appeals of assessments and hearings, and related matters
- Assist in enforcement and compliance proceedings and administrative hearings including drafting findings of fact and conclusions of law, stipulations, waivers, and agreements
- Coordinate civil subpoenas of City employees; communicate with third-party counsel and ensure compliance with Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Assist in the preparation of City Council agenda items
- Assist in the preparation, drafting, and review of ordinances, resolutions, and notices of public hearings; and execution of documents using e-signature software
- Coordinate the legal review of contract drafting, review, and signature processes
- Draft and review performance agreements and low-risk services contracts
- Coordinate, design, and maintain the civil document review systems
- Review and coordinate City bankruptcy-related documents and filings
- Ability to effectively communicate with external and internal stakeholders
- Ability to use legal case management systems, such as: LENS, Laserfiche, SharePoint, Practice Manager, or Legal Edge
- Ability to use court systems, such as: e-filing or MNDES
- Working knowledge of the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure, Civil Appellate Procedure, Rules of Evidence, and Administrative Procedure Act
- Ability to perform and coordinate legal research on Westlaw
- Ability to perform records checks in MNCIS and DVS
- Ability to prioritize and work under competing deadlines
- Ability to carry and lift file folders
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Paralegal degree from an accredited college or university; OR four-year degree from an accredited college or university AND a certificate from an accredited paralegal certification program; OR a two-year degree from an accredited community, business, or technical college with the paralegal certificate AND two additional years of experience performing paralegal or comparable work
- Two years work experience performing paralegal or comparable work
- A valid Minnesota driver’s license and a reliable source of personal transportation
- Excellent writing and communication skills in the English language, including superior editorial, proofreading skills and the ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy
- Excellent computer skills, including experience or the ability to proficiently create merge forms and use Windows 365, Docusign, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Working knowledge of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and data classification
- Working knowledge of the Minnesota Official Records Act
- Ability to accurately cite legal authorities through a recognized form of uniform system of citation
- Experience working SharePoint, Workflow management software, Laserfiche or Document Management Systems, PEAK, and JustFOIA software programs
- Experience with the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure, e-filing, and e-serving legal documents
- Experience with civil or administrative legal proceedings
- Ability to speak a second language, in addition to English that has a recognized presence in the community. (Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, Cambodian, etc.)
Supervision Of Others
This position does not supervise others.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $3 5 . 38 – $3 7 . 55 Hourly
2025 Full Salary Range: $35.38 – $47.18 Hourly
Full-Time; Non-Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits Eligible
The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change
Benefits
Benefits for regular, full-time employees of the City of Bloomington (with the exception of 24 hour firefighters and 24 hour fire fighter/paramedics) include the following:
- 10 days paid vacation per year
- 13 days paid personal leave per year
- 13 paid holidays per year
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Employee health and dental insurance
- Paid employee life insurance
- Paid employee disability insurance
- Employer/employee paid pension
- Deferred compensation
- Tuition assistance program
- Health club membership reimbursement
- Flexible spending account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Other optional benefits
- Great suburban location, on bus line
- Free employee parking
- (Union contracts may vary from the above list.)
The City of Bloomington (City) is asking you to supply information (data) as part of your application for employment with the City. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) classifies this data as private data about you. The law does not require you to provide the data and there is no legal consequence for refusing to provide the data. However, if you do not provide the requested data, the City may not have enough information to consider your application and you may not move forward in the selection process. If you do provide the data, City employees and its agents may have access to your private data if their work assignments reasonably require access. The hiring manager or supervisor, human resources employees, and members of an interview panel, which may include non-City employees, will have access to some of your private data during the application and selection process. State or federal law or a court order may allow others to have access to your data also. The City will not disclose any of your private data to any member of the general public without your permission. The MGDPA classifies the following information as public data about applicants: veteran status, relevant test scores, rank on eligible list, job history, education and training, and work availability. If you are a finalist for the position, your name is also public. A "finalist" is a person the City selects for an interview. Do you agree to supply the data the City is requesting as part of your application for employment?
- Yes
- No
This is a reminder that you should check your Spam/Junk folder as emails from the City of Bloomington might end up being received in those folders and not your inbox. Please note that the City won't send out communications until after the job posting has officially closed unless the posting clearly states otherwise. Please acknowledge that you have read and understood this informational message.
- Yes
- No
I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire completely for this position. Attaching a resume is NOT a substitute for completing an answer. If a question is answered by the statement "See Resume", the question will be treated as if there is no answer. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If the supplemental question is not applicable to you, please indicate N/A.
I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.
- Yes
- No
Did you read and review the Working Conditions and Physical Demands checklist and the Remote Work availability? Once you click on the link
- Yes
- No
The advertised wage for this position is $35.38 - $37.55 hourly, depending on qualifications. If selected, would you be willing to accept a starting wage in this range?
- Yes
- No
Please indicate your highest level of education completed.
- High School or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or Higher
- Not Applicable
If you indicated you have post-secondary education, please summarize coursework or list degree earned, area of study, name of institution and dates you attended. If not applicable to you, indicate N/A.
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Do you have a certificate from an accredited paralegal certification program?
- Yes
- No
How many years of work experience do you have performing paralegal or comparable work?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 Years
- 3-4 Years
- 5 Years
- Not Applicable
If you indicated you have work experience in performing as a paralegal or comparable work, please summarize your experience including Job Title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
11
Do you have a valid Minnesota driver’s license and a reliable source of personal transportation?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience editing, proofreading and analyzing legal documents for accuracy?
- Yes
- No
If you indicated you have experience editing, proofreading and analyzing legal documents for accuracy, please explain your responsibility in these areas. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
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Please Indicate Items You Are Proficient With Below
- Creation of merge forms
- Windows 365
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Docusign
- None of the Above
For EACH item selected above, please give examples of your utilization of that program/software. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
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Do you possess working knowledge of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and data classification?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess working knowledge of the Minnesota Official Records Act?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess work experience to accurately cite legal authorities through a recognized form of uniform system of citation?
- Yes
- No
Please Indicate Below Items You Have Experience With
- SharePoint
- LENS
- Axon
- Evidence.com
- JustFOIA
- None of the Above
If you indicated you have work experience with any of the above software programs, please summarize your experience for EACH selected. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
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Do you possess experience with the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure, e-filing and e-serving legal documents?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess experience with civil or administrative legal proceedings?
- I possess experience with civil proceedings
- I possess experience with administrative hearings
- I do not possess experience in either of these areas
If you indicated you possess experience with civil or administrative proceedings, please explain your work experience and your responsibilities for each selected. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
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Do you fluently speak a second language, in addition to English, that has a recognized presence in the community? Recognized prevalent languages in the City of Bloomington are Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, and Cambodian [Khmer]. Fluent means you can sustain a conversation, demonstrate intelligible pronunciation which doesn't interfere with understanding, and communicate at informal and some formal levels.
- Spanish - FLUENT
- Somali - FLUENT
- Vietnamese - FLUENT
- Chinese Mandarin - FLUENT
- Cambodian [Khmer] - FLUENT
- I am not FLUENT in those languages or I am FLUENT in another language
If you indicated you speak a language other than English that you are FLUENT in, please list the language(s) and years spoken. If not applicable, please indicate N/A.
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This Question Is To Determine Your Status As a Veteran Under The Veteran's Preference Statute, Minnesota Statutes, 43A.11. Please Check The Statement Below Which Best Describes Your Current Veteran's Status
- I am not a Veteran
- I am a Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
- I am the spouse of a deceased Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
- I am a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
- I am the spouse of a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation and is unable to use the preference due to the disability
If you are a Veteran and achieve the minimum passing rating, do you wish to apply your veteran's preference bonus points? If you answer yes, you MUST complete the City of Bloomington's Veteran Preference Questionnaire (
- Yes
- No
- Not Applicable
Salary : $35 - $47