Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Organization: Arkansas Municipal League, Municipal Law Services Program

Join Our Legal Team!

Are you a detail-oriented paralegal/legal assistant looking for a dynamic role in the heart of Arkansas? Join the Arkansas Municipal League's Municipal Law Services Program, where you’ll play a crucial part in our mission to support and defend the cities and towns of Arkansas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform administrative duties: schedule meetings and events; maintain calendars and deadlines; submit invoices and receipts for payment and/or reimbursement; file pleadings in federal and state courts (electronically and via mail/fax); manage and organize case files; and compile reports.
• Investigate and gather factual evidence from clients and third parties for cases.
• Gather, review, redact, organize, and Bates-stamp documentation for routine discovery requests and responses.
• Draft routine discovery requests, and coordinate and organize client responses for attorney review.
• Manage electronic and physical case files.
• Draft critical legal documents for attorney review – briefs, motions, appeals, contracts/releases, subpoenas, and more.
• Communicate with clients (municipal officials and employees), courts, court reporters, opposing counsel, and other entities.
• Assist in all aspects of trial preparation, trial, and appeal preparation.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis, including researching rules of civil procedure, federal local rules, appellate rules, statutes, and city/state/international codes/ordinances.
• Assist supervising attorney with special projects, as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

• Five years of experience as a litigation paralegal or legal assistant.
• Paralegal certification preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, etc.) and Adobe software.
• Ability and willingness to learn and adapt.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Must reside within an Arkansas city or incorporated town limits.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with professionalism and integrity.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Be part of a team that values public service and teamwork.
• Competitive pay and excellent employee and family health, vision, and dental benefits.
• Enjoy a supportive and collaborative work atmosphere.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Regularly talk and hear, frequently stand, walk, lift up to 10 pounds, and sit.
• Work in a low to moderate noise level environment with reasonable accommodations available.

Residency Requirement: Must reside in an Arkansas city or incorporated town limit.

Apply Now: Submit your resume and cover letter to tpew@arml.org. Be part of something bigger—help us make a difference in Arkansas communities!

Contact Us: Arkansas Municipal League, Municipal Law Services Program, P.O. Box 38, North Little Rock, AR 72114; Email: tpew@arml.org; Website: www.armunileague.org

Company Description

The Arkansas Municipal League was founded in 1934 and exists for a threefold purpose:(1) to act as the official representative of Arkansas cities and towns before the state and federal governments; (2) to provide a clearinghouse for information and answers; and, (3) to offer a forum for discussion and sharing of mutual concerns.

The League is public service at its core serving the cities and towns throughout the state. The collaborative, engaging, and inclusive environment makes it an incredible place to work!

Company Description

The Arkansas Municipal League was founded in 1934 and exists for a threefold purpose:(1) to act as the official representative of Arkansas cities and towns before the state and federal governments; (2) to provide a clearinghouse for information and answers; and, (3) to offer a forum for discussion and sharing of mutual concerns.\r\n\r\nThe League is public service at its core serving the cities and towns throughout the state. The collaborative, engaging, and inclusive environment makes it an incredible place to work!