Legal Analyst / Paralegal

Civitas is a Sacramento-based legal and consulting firm specializing in economic development and community improvement projects across the United States. They are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Analyst / Paralegal to support their team by becoming an expert in improvement district laws, assisting project managers, working closely with clients, and producing accurate legal documents. The role involves drafting and managing contracts, analyzing laws, and communicating professionally with various stakeholders.ResponsibilitiesSupport our team by becoming an expert in improvement district lawsSupport our project managers in their endeavorsWork closely with clientsProduce documents quickly and accuratelyDraft, review, and manage contracts, legal documents, and policies with precisionEnsure all documentation aligns with legal requirements and organizational objectivesAnalyze laws, make judgment calls, and build persuasive casesCommunicate professionally via email, phone, and in-person with clients, elected officials, and project stakeholdersFollow-through on tasks, even when waiting for others to complete their partWrite about legal concepts in a manner understandable by attorneys and laypeople alikeSkillsCourage to write new state lawsAn uncanny ability to read and translate laws into understandable processes and standardsDraft, review, and manage contracts, legal documents, and policies with precisionEnsure all documentation aligns with legal requirements and organizational objectivesProven ability to analyze laws, make judgment calls, and build persuasive casesA penchant for being busy and the ability to quickly switch gears and shift prioritiesThe ability to professionally communicate via email, phone, and in-person with clients, elected officials, and project stakeholdersA 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 puzzleA passion for writing about legal concepts in a manner that can be understood by attorneys and laypeople alikeKnowledge of contracts and non-profit corporation lawAdvanced knowledge using Lexis Advance and Microsoft Word, including mail merge templatesA Bachelor's Degree in paralegal studies and a minimum of one year paralegal experience in the fieldA Bachelor's Degree in any subject, an Associate's Degree in paralegal studies and, a minimum of one year paralegal experience in the fieldA 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 workedAn Associate's Degree in paralegal studies and a minimum of two years' paralegal experience in the fieldParalegal certificates from ABA-approved programs and/or voluntary designations including RP or CLAExperience in project managementExperience in nonprofit corporationsExperience in municipal lawExperience in government relationsExperience in legislative experience (assessment districts, open meeting laws and public record laws)BenefitsSick timeMedical, dental and vision insurance after 30 daysVacation after 90 daysAt least 11 paid holidays per yearEmployees will be eligible for 401k after one yearCompany OverviewCivitas provides web-based solutions for developers and consumers. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Sacramento, California, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://civitasadvisors.com/.



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