1 Attachment 1
RESOLUTION NO. ________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
SALARY FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF LEGAL
ASSISTANT
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK RESOLVES:
1. The Position Classification, adopted by Resolution No. 9240 on the 16 th day
of June, 1953, as amended, is further amended by the addition thereto of the classification of Legal Assistant. This classification is added with a title and specification as set forth in Exhibit A, and a bi-weekly salary as follows:
CTC Barg. Code Job Series Grade Step 1 Step 14 0024 B Legal B.1031 $2,186.80 $3,014.53
2. The Financial Services Director is authorized to make such revisions, changes in summaries, fund totals, grand totals, and other portions of the budget document as necessary to reflect and implement the terms and provisions of this resolution.
PASSED and ADOPTED this ___ day of ________, 2022.
__________________________
Jess A. Talamantes
Mayor
Approved as to Form:
Attest: Office of the City Attorney
____________________________ By: _______________________ Zizette Mullin, MMC, City Clerk Joseph H. McDougall City Attorney
2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF BURBANK )
I, Zizette Mullins, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Burbank, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by a vote of the Council of the City of Burbank at its regular meeting held on the ___ day of ________, 2022 , by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
____________________________
Zizette Mullins, MMC, City Clerk
3 Exhibit A
Resolution for the Classification of Legal Assistant
CITY OF BURBANK
LEGAL ASSISTANT
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to perform confidential and complex litigation -related legal administrative work in the office of the City Attorney ; to assist with all aspects of civil litigation, including the opening and closing of cases, discovery, electroni c court filings, and trial preparation for state, federal, and appellate courts; to provide administrative support to other legal staff as needed; and perform related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides advanced support to the staff of the C ity Attorney’s Office by preparing and editing a broad range of legal forms and documents, including correspondence, memoranda, discovery shells, deposition notices, closing documents, reports, and other legal documents , while demonstrating a high degree of independence; calendars and tracks litigation appointments and deadlines; requests and subpoenas records; opens, closes, and manages case files in case management system; manages correspondence and legal filings; keeps abreast of relevant changes in legal and City procedures; compares legal references to ensure accuracy of citations; assists with the maintenance and preservation of office files and records; prepares files and/or binders for hearings, depositions, meetings, and trial; schedules depositions , hearings, and other meetings; answers incoming calls and refers callers and visitors to the appropriate attorney, department, or outside agency, or takes detailed notes or messages and redirects calls when appropriate; processes invoices for payment; may drive on City business.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Employment Standards:
• Knowledge of – local, state, and federal court administrative rules, l egal procedures, and statutory deadlines used in civil litigation practice and proceedings; modern law office methods and procedures; legal terminology, forms, and documents; basic arithmetic and accounting procedures; spelling, grammar, and punctuation. • Skill in – calendaring and electronic and manual filing methods; advanced proofreading and document edit ing; operating modern office equipment, computers, and related software, such as, but not limited to advanced skills in Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Outlook and Word programs; understanding and accurately following brief and complex oral and written instructions; exercising independent judgement and making decisions based on standard policy and procedures.
• Ability to – organize and maintain documents manually and in electronic record- keeping systems; prepare legal documents from general instructions; a nalyze 4 administrative problems and develop effective solutions; receive confidential information and maintain confidentiality ; communicate effectively, both orally and in
writing; work independently, using appropriate initiative to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines; be well organized, reliable, and detail -oriented; prepare comprehensive reports and related documents; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.
Education/Training: Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years of recent experience as a legal assistant/legal secretary in civil litigation. NOTE: Graduation from an accredited legal secretary course or equivalent certification may be substituted for one year of the required work experience.
License & Certificates: A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent may be required at time of appointment. A certificate indicating the ability to type or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance is required at time of application. All required licenses and certificates must be maintained throughout employment in this classification.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
None.