Legal Assistant I

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYLegal Assistant ILegal Department - Criminal DivisionHiring Range: $22.07 to $27.59 per hourPay Grade: 106Full Pay Range: $22.07 to $33.11 per hourFLSA Status: Non-exemptDeadline to Apply: 04/30/2026Benefits SummaryMajor Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coachingPaid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per yearFree employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insuranceFree family coverage for select medical and dental plansPension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System, click here for more detailsSupplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insuranceEssential DutiesProvides clerical support to City Attorney, and Assistant City AttorneysFormats and proofs routine written materials such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, discovery documents, memoranda, and other documents as assignedperforms routine clerical tasks such as making copies, answering and screening telephone calls and assisting walk-in customersestablishes and maintains case files including, filing documents, organization of files and closing filesfiles or e-files court documents as neededmaintains case file log maintains calendars for legal deadlinespicks up and delivers office mail and distributes sameassists with public record production, video and document redactionperforms daily court runs for court filingsPicks up court documents for departmentAssists Criminal Division with misdemeanor prosecution casesPerforms related general office tasks and duties as assignedQualificationsEducation and/or Experience:High School diploma or equivalent required. Education, training and experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant equivalent to four (4) years; bachelor's or associate degree preferred but not required. Experience in Criminal cases preferred.City Core BeliefsCity of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Acting with Integrity, Working as a Team, Being Accountable, Practicing Innovative Problem Solving, Take Pride in Excellent Results, Focusing on Our Community and Being Nice.Knowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesKnowledge of basic legal principles, practices, and techniques in both Criminal and Civil LawKnowledge of general judicial proceduresGeneral knowledge of Arizona criminal and civil proceduresBasic knowledge of Arizona Statutes & Rules of EvidenceKnowledge of basic legal office procedures, practices, grammar and legal formattingAbility to file court documents electronicallyAbility to operate software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PDF software, redaction software, etc.Knowledge of basic electronic case management systemSkills in maintaining records, files, preparing legal documents, correspondence and other documents Ability to follow complex oral and written instructionsAbility to operate office equipment, including desktop computers, multi-line telephones, electronic calendars, videoconferencing, calculators, copy machines, scanners and other general office equipmentAbility to type proficiently and perform data entrySkills in planning, organizing, filing, monitoring calendars and deadlinesAttention to details and ability to maintain confidentiality regarding cases and legal mattersDependability in meeting critical deadlinesAbility to write and speak effectivelyAbility to use good judgment, tact and discretionAbility to work as a team player and work well within a small office setting Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees in other departments Physical Demands And Working ConditionsSufficient to effectively and safely perform required duties listed above and to safely operate required equipment and city vehicle, as needed.Sufficient to clearly, concisely and effectively communicate in person and over the telephone.Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:Drug screeningMotor vehicle records checkCriminal background screeningCity of Prescott Contact Information201 N. Montezuma St., Ste. 207Prescott, AZ 86301Email: hr@prescott-az.govWebsite: www.prescott-az.govPhone: 928-777-1410 / Fax: 928-777-1213In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunities/Americans Disabilities Act reasonable accommodation employer.Salary: $22.07 - $27.59 per hourJob Posted by ApplicantPro