Overview
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Jobs in Emeryville, CA at Katzoff & Riggs LLP
Salary Information
Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.
**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations**
Nature of Work
The fundamental reason this classification exists is to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local procurement regulations and mitigate risks within the City’s procurement operations. The Procurement Compliance Officer audits procurement processes implement internal controls and provides training to staff on procurement standards and best practices. This position reviews documentation to align with grant requirements, acts as a liaison with federal agencies during audits, and collaborates with legal and finance departments to address compliance issues. The officer also monitors regulatory changes and updates policies to maintain adherence. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Senior Procurement Officer.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, and four (4) years of experience conducting procurement audits, developing internal controls, and ensuring adherence to grant requirements and federal guidelines, with a strong focus on federal compliance standards, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200). Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret complex regulations are essential.
NOTE: Qualifying education, training, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.
Special Requirements
Must possess a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Procurement Compliance Specialist (CPCS) certification at the time of hire or have the ability to obtain within one year of appointment.
Kind of Examination
Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Procurement Department. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire completely, providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, the supplemental questionnaire will be scored to rank the qualified applicants on the eligible register and tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.
Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board’s Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.
Additional Information
BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.
DRUG TEST: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).
BACKGROUND CHECK: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)
Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Company: Katzoff & Riggs LLP
Location: Emeryville, CA
