Legal Analyst / Paralegal

If you enjoy research, writing, and putting the pieces together to solve legal issues, this is the position for you. Civitas, a Sacramento based legal and consulting firm, is seeking an experienced, highly organized, detail-oriented and proactive Legal Analyst / Paralegal to join our growing team. We specialize in igniting local economies, creating jobs and establishing stable funding for destination promotions and downtown improvements throughout the United States.

About You

In this position, you will support our team by becoming an expert in improvement district laws. You’ll support our project managers in their endeavors, work closely with clients, and produce documents quickly and accurately.

To be successful in the position, you will need:

• Courage to write new state laws;
• An uncanny ability to read and translate laws into understandable processes and standards;
• Draft, review, and manage contracts, legal documents, and policies with precision;
• Ensure all documentation aligns with legal requirements and organizational objectives.
• Proven ability to analyze laws, make judgment calls, and build persuasive cases;
• A penchant for being busy and the ability to quickly switch gears and shift priorities;
• The ability to professionally communicate via email, phone, and in-person with clients, elected officials, and project stakeholders;
• A strong sense of ownership in your work and the ability to follow-through on tasks, even when you are waiting for others to finish with their piece of the puzzle.
• A passion for writing about legal concepts in a manner that can be understood by attorneys and laypeople alike;
• Knowledge of contracts and non-profit corporation law; and
• Advanced knowledge using Lexis Advance and Microsoft Word, including mail merge templates.

About Us

A little about us… we are a small, close team of professionals working to make a difference. Our team has been carefully hand-picked to be, without question, the best. We’ve been in the business for more than 20 years and are constantly revolutionizing the industry. Our work helps clean up and promote business districts throughout downtowns, cities, and the country – we create jobs, improve safety, and make neighborhoods better.

Requirements & Application

Preference will be given to candidates that meet one of the requirements below, as well as reside in the Sacramento area:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in paralegal studies and a minimum of one year paralegal experience in the field; or
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any subject, an Associate’s Degree in paralegal studies and, a minimum of one year paralegal experience in the field; or
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any subject, a minimum of two years’ paralegal experience in the field with a written 6450 declaration from an attorney with whom you’ve worked; or
• An Associate’s Degree in paralegal studies and a minimum of two years’ paralegal experience in the field.

Preference will be given to candidates with paralegal certificates from ABA-approved programs and/or voluntary designations including RP or CLA. Preference will also be given to candidates with experience in project management, nonprofit corporations, municipal law, government relations, and/or legislative experience (assessment districts, open meeting laws and public record laws).

If all of that sounds good to you, send us your resume, cover letter, paralegal certificate or attorney certification, most recent MCLE record, and a brief legal writing sample in PDF format. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Civitas is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Benefits include sick time, medical, dental and vision insurance after 30 days and vacation after 90 days, and at least 11 paid holidays per year. Employees will be eligible for 401k after one year. Compensation between $21-$29 per hour, DOE. This is a hybrid role, with attendance required in our Sacramento office Tuesday-Thursday.