Description
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Legal Assistant
Recruitment #26-20002231-002
Date Opened: 3/6/2026 12:00:00 AM
Close Date: 3/20/2026 11:59:00 PM
Qualification Date: March 20, 2026
Job Type: Original Entrance
Salary: Starting Annual Salary (TAM 13): $81,420.82
How to Apply: Go to http://districtjobs.org to submit an application by March 20, 2026.
Duties: Under general supervision of attorneys and/or a Senior Legal Assistant, performs entry-level paralegal work in support of District activities.
Salary/Pay Plans
The salary listed above is Step 1 in a structured pay plan. At 6 months of employment with the District, the salary will increase to Step 2: $87,085.70. At 18 months, the salary will increase to Step 3: $92,749.02. There are 9 total steps for TAM 13 of the pay plan (view full pay plan). These increases are based on service time in the job classification and require a 'Meets Standard' performance rating.
Requirements
Original Entrance - Examination
Absolute Requirements: Completion of an American Bar Association approved paralegal training program.
Minimum Requirements: Three years of experience in a secretarial, clerical, administrative or paralegal position in a law office or legal department.
Examination: The examination will consist of a written test weighted 100%. The minimum passing score on the written test will be 70% unless determined otherwise by the Director of Human Resources. Candidates must achieve a passing score to have their names placed on the eligible list.
The written test will assess candidates' knowledge, skill and ability in areas such as basic legal concepts and legal research methods; work planning and problem-solving analysis; and communication skills.
Examination Process: All applicants will be advised by email if they have been admitted to the examination process. Applicants who do not receive a response to their application by Friday, April 3, 2026, should contact the Employee Selection Office at (312) 751-5100.
WRITTEN TEST: The written test will be administered on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, 3857 W 111th St Chicago, IL 60655.
Candidates should report at 9:00 a.m. with the approved (printed) admission letter and driver's license or other form of photo identification. Calculators will be provided. The use of books, study guides, cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, laptops or other aids during the test is prohibited.
Original Entrance - Appointments
Appointments will be made from an eligible list with three categories: A (Exceptionally Well Qualified), B (Well Qualified) and C (Qualified). Candidates in the highest category will be given first consideration for appointment. This examination is also being given on a Promotional basis. In instances where both Original Entrance and Promotional eligible lists result from an examination process, it is the District's practice to appoint only from the Promotional eligible list until all names from that list have been considered. The eligible list has a duration of three years. Appointment is subject to successfully passing a physical examination, a drug test and a criminal history background investigation.
