Legal Assistant - Consumer Protection

The position of Legal Assistant, Consumer Protection is a new position in the Law Department’s Affirmative & Special Litigation Unit. The person selected for this position will assist the Unit’s Consumer Protection investigator with reviewing and investigating potential violations of the City’s recently passed Consumer Protection Ordinance, Bill No. 24011800. The person selected for this position will also assist the Unit’s attorneys with all aspects of lawsuits brought by the City against violators of the Consumer Protection Ordinance in state and federal court. This position presents an exciting and unique opportunity to use a new legal tool that allows the City to protect its residents from scams and fraud through civil enforcement actions. Familiarity or experience with consumer protection and similar laws is preferred but not required.

The Legal Assistant, Consumer Protection position requires a legal assistant with strong communication, organization, and project management skills.

All Unit members are expected to work collaboratively with other Unit and Law Department colleagues on all matters in a manner that reflects the Law Department’s focus on fostering and maintaining a collegial, inclusive, and professional environment that values all forms of diversity.

Essential Functions

In addition to the Position Summary, responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting factual research related to potential violations of the City’s Consumer Protection Ordinance.
• Preparing certain court filings and exhibits for depositions, hearings, and trial.
• Tracking and organizing investigation and case files.
• Assisting in all aspects of the discovery process in civil litigation.
• Assisting attorneys with Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities and other tasks related to briefs and motions.
• Participating in meetings with clients, stakeholders, and opposing counsel.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to foster and maintain a collegial, inclusive, and professional work environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work on teams and collaborate with colleagues and clients.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and orally so others will understand.
• Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong organizational skills, including ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines and tasks.
• Strong research skills, including ability to identify reliable news sources and effectively summarize and organize information.

Requirements

This is an entry level position. Candidates must have an associate degree in paralegal studies or a bachelor’s degree.