Paralegal

Paralegal

Salary

$45,988.80 - $57,491.20 Annually

Location

City Hall, 2401 Market St. Baytown, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-00136

Department

LEGAL

Opening Date

09/09/2026

• Description
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Job Summary

Join the City of Baytowns Legal Department as a Paralegal, where authenticity and hard work are at the heart of everything we do. Were looking for someone who shares our dedication to excellence and community spirit. As a paralegal here, youll find a place that values your contributions and offers a true sense of belonging in a diverse, culture-rich environment. Be part of a team that embodies integrity and hospitality, where your skills will be put to meaningful use in serving our vibrant community.

The Paralegal position is responsible for assisting the City's attorneys with emphasis on litigation support (criminal and civil), conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, orders, preparing evidence, and other litigation related documents, and performing other general paralegal duties to support the day-to-day activities related to the department, which includes municipal court prosecution, substandard buildings docket, civil service, administrative hearings, labor negotiations, and general counsel services. This position requires knowledge of legal procedures and terminology and proficiency in the use of office equipment and computer software

This position must be eligible for CJIS qualification, including a background and fingerprint check.

Duties

• Responsible for assigned case files

• Open, organize, archive, track, and close matter files

• Properly process, log and organize all project-related information, including numbering documents, logging access and correlate information obtained.

• Provide attorneys with all related materials, manage resources necessary to carry out the legal projects assigned.

• Interact with City departments to ensure accurate and comprehensive information is obtained in all discovery and project-related matters. Manage and monitor the incoming and outgoing documents.

• Prepare administrative, pre-trial, trial, and other relevant litigation documentation necessary for attorneys.

• Maintain a calendaring system to track court and hearing dates for litigation involving the City

• Prepare assigned ordinances and resolutions and track items for City Council meetings as well as for meetings of various boards and commissions.

• Handle administrative duties such as faxing, emailing, postage, answering phones, taking accurate telephone messages as necessary, proofreading a variety of legal documents.

• Timely and accurately complete legal research and documents for review, approval, and use by attorneys.

• Perform all other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Two years experience in a paraprofessional Paralegal role in Texas (completion of a Paralegal program or a Bachelors Degree may substitute for this requirement).
• Exceptional proofreading and formatting skills with superior knowledge of grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Ability to read and comprehend municipal charter documents, personnel policies, statutes and rules associated with city government.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification and/or licenses sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred:

• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Proficient with Texas e-file, CM/ECF, and PACERT
• Knowledge of municipal government operations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The person holding this position must be able to exercise good judgment, to meet strict deadlines, to multitask the management of workload and projects, to establish priorities, to give attention to detail in all tasks, to demonstrate high-level of interpersonal skills, to professionally handle sensitive and confidential situations and information, to exercise exceptional organizational skills, and to effectively work with co-workers and the public. Additionally, this position requires that the person possess a strong work ethic, be a self-starter, be able to work with little direction and/or supervision, and be comfortable working independently or as a team player, and be initiative-driven. The position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.

Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects

To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well - 365 days a year.

Medical

• United Healthcare
• Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
• Annual Deductible (Network) $750 Indiv/$2,250 Family
• In-Network Benefit 80%/20% after plan deductible
• $50 co-pay (general visit)
• RX - $10 Generic/$40 Formulary/$75 Non-Formulary
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses
• FREE virtual visits

Dental

• Cigna Dental PPO & DHMO
• Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
• Preventative & diagnostic covered at 100%
• Annual Deductible: $50/Indiv (Cigna PPO) - No annual deductible for Cigna DHMO

Vision

• Superior Vision
• Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
• In-Network exam co-pay $10 & $25 materials co-pay
• Frames: $140 Allowance - Contact Lenses: $160 Allowance

Holistic Health & Wellness

• Employee Wellness Center offering FREE primary care medical treatment for employees & dependents on the Medical plan
• FREE access to gyms, Shipt, and Walmart+ through our employee medical insurance
• Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year
• Employee Assistance Program providing employees and their household family members up to 8 FREE counseling sessions per issue per year, legal and financial assistance, will generator tools, and more!
• Sick Leave Pool providing participants additional paid sick time if accruals are exhausted.
• SmartDollar: free online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices

Retirement

• Texas Municipal Retirement System:

• 7% employee contribution with a 14% employer match

• 5 year vesting

• Retirement Eligibility: 20 years of service/any age - or - 5 years of service/at least age 60

• FREE Life Insurance coverage up to 1X your base annual salary

• MissionSquare 457 and 457 Roth IRA plans: additional voluntary employee participation

Disability Insurance

• Equitable:
• Long-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of monthly earnings up to $8,000 per month up to social security age, depending on the disability
• Short-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of weekly earnings up to $1,000 per week for up to the first 13 weeks of a disability

Training and Tuition Assistance

• The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values
• Access to funding up to $1,500 per semester or $3,000 per year for tuition toward courses that are job-related or will enhance your work performance

Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave

• 10 holidays per year and one personal employee day per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• Starting at 10 days of vacation per year; up to 25 days per year
• Sick and Vacation hours roll over annually up to the maximum limit
• 15 days Paid Parental Leave

To explore all of the benefits we offer, please visit: baytownlife.com

01

How many years of experience do you have in a paraprofessional Paralegal role in Texas?

• Less than 6 months
• 6 months - 1 year
• 2 - 3 years
• 4 - 5 years
• 6 - 7 years
• 8 + years
• None of the above

02

If you have completed a paralegal program, please enter the name of the school where you completed the program. If this does not apply to you, please type N/A.

03

Do you have experience in proofreading and formatting skills with superior knowledge of grammar, punctuation and spelling?

• Yes
• No

04

Describe your previously related experience where it shows your ability to read and comprehend municipal charter documents, personnel policies, statutes and rules associated with city government.

05

If you are bilingual in which language are you most proficient?

• I am not bilingual
• Spanish
• Vietnamese
• Chinese
• French
• Urdu
• Other
• American Sign Language

06

How many years of experience do you have working in a law office or performing legal related work?

• Less than 6 months
• 6 months - 1 year
• 2 - 3 years
• 4 - 5 years
• 6 - 7 years
• 8 + years
• None of the above

07

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None of the above

Required Question

Employer City of Baytown

Address 2401 Market Street

Baytown, Texas, 77520

Phone 281-420-6520

Website http://www.baytown.org