1 Attachment 4
RESOLUTION NO. ________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
TITLE, SPECIFICATION, SALARY, AND CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CODE DESIGNATION FOR THE
CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR LITIGATION PARALEGAL
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK RESOLVES:
1. The Position Classification, adopted by Resolution No. 9240 on the 16th day of June, 1953, as amended, is further amended by the addition thereto of the classification of Senior Litigation Paralegal. This classification is added with a title and specification as set forth in Exhibit A, and a biweekly salary as follows:
CTC Barg. Code Job Series Grade Step 1 Step 14 824 Z Legal Z.1866 $4,173.14 $5,487.68
2. Pursuant to Burbank Municipal Code Section 2-1-502(e), this classification is exempt from the Civil Service System.
3. After review and consultation by the Management Services Department, City Clerk’s Office and the Office of the City Attorney, it has been determined that this classification is a Designated Position as defined in the City’s Conflict of Interest Code and shall be required to file a form 700 Statement of Economic Interests as required by Government Code § 81000 et seq. and shall be required to report in disclosure categories 1-6.
4. 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 p rovisions of this resolution.
PASSED and ADOPTED this ___day of May, 2024.
__________________________
Nick Schultz
Mayor
Approved as to Form:
Attest: Office of the City Attorney
____________________________ By: _______________________ Kimberley Clark, City Clerk Joseph H. McDougall City Attorney
2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF BURBANK )
I, Kimberley Clark, 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 May, 2024 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
____________________________
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk
3 Exhibit A
Resolution for the Classification of Senior Litigation Paralegal
CITY OF BURBANK
SENIOR LITIGATION PARALEGAL
DEFINITION
Under direction, to assist attorneys with the investigation, management, and coordination of all phases and stages of litigation; to supervise support staff, including but not limited to the Legal Assistant and Legal Secretary; and perform related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Composes and prepares pleadings, briefs, affidavits, and discovery documents; conducts research on legal and factual issues required for the preparation of a variety of legal documents, preparation of court cases, and legal citation references to assist attorneys; manages information and record gathering in response to discovery; prepares deposition summaries and litigation related correspondence; responds to inquiries from City staff; organizes and coordinates files and records in preparation for trial; coordinates witnesses for trial and depositions; monitors investigators’ activities; assists in case management issues including contacts with opposing counsel and calendaring; assists in the drafting of agreements, resolution s and ordinances and review of contracts for compliance with legal requirements; processes data and documents on computer; supervises, trains, and evaluates employees; makes effective recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, and transfers; recommends disciplinary action up to and including termination.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Employment Standards:
• Knowledge of - principles and practices of sound personnel management and supervision; applicable state and federal legal procedures; law office terminology and procedures; methods and techniques of legal research and investigation; applicable court rules, procedures, time deadlines, and other related requirements; principles and methods of legal writing; spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Skill-In - time management, prioritizing assignments, and delegating assignments as necessary; working independently; exercising independent judgment in the performance of job duties, including but not limited to the supervision of subordinate staff; creating and implementing training procedures, as necessary; operating modern computers and related software, including, but not limited to specialized legal software programs; understanding and accurately following oral and written instructions.
• Ability to - conduct research, analyze data, and problem solve; prepare written reports and related documents ; organize and set priorities to meet deadlines; work independently; effectively manage and motivate employees; direct the work of others; work independently using appropriate initiative to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines; receive confidential information and maintain confidentiality; review and 4 evaluate employees’ job performance and make recommendations for development ; be well organized, reliable, and detail-oriented; communicate effectively in writing and verbally; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.
Education/Training: Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes but is not limited to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree plus a Paralegal Certificate from an American Bar Association accredited institution in Civil Litigation, and five years of paralegal experience in a civil litigation-oriented law office , including one year of supervisory experience.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A valid California Class “C” driver’s license or equivalent may be required at time of appointment.