Legal Assistant I - Full-Time Temporary

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY **Legal Assistant I** **Legal Department \- Criminal Division** Full\-Time Temporary **Hiring Range:** $22\.34 to $27\.92 per hour **FLSA Status:** Non\-exempt **Deadline to Apply:** 10/13/2026 **Benefits Summary:** Major Benefits for Full\-Time Temporary 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 coaching * Accrued paid sick time * Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short\-term disability, and life insurance * Pension and long\-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System, click here for more details * Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance **Essential Duties:** * Provides clerical support to City Attorney, and Assistant City Attorneys * Formats and proofs routine written materials such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, discovery documents, memoranda, and other documents as assigned * performs routine clerical tasks such as making copies, answering and screening telephone calls and assisting walk\-in customers * establishes and maintains case files including, filing documents, organization of files and closing files * files or e\-files court documents as needed * maintains case file log * maintains calendars for legal deadlines * picks up and delivers office mail and distributes same * assists with public record production, video and document redaction * performs daily court runs for court filings * Picks up court documents for department * Assists Criminal Division with misdemeanor prosecution cases * Performs related general office tasks and duties as assigned **Qualifications:** *Education 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 Beliefs:** City 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 Abilities:** * Knowledge of basic legal principles, practices, and techniques in both Criminal and Civil Law * Knowledge of general judicial procedures * General knowledge of Arizona criminal and civil procedures * Basic knowledge of Arizona Statutes \& Rules of Evidence * Knowledge of basic legal office procedures, practices, grammar and legal formatting * Ability to file court documents electronically * Ability to operate software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PDF software, redaction software, etc. * Knowledge of basic electronic case management system * Skills in maintaining records, files, preparing legal documents, correspondence and other documents * Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions * Ability to operate office equipment, including desktop computers, multi\-line telephones, electronic calendars, videoconferencing, calculators, copy machines, scanners and other general office equipment * Ability to type proficiently and perform data entry * Skills in planning, organizing, filing, monitoring calendars and deadlines * Attention to details and ability to maintain confidentiality regarding cases and legal matters * Dependability in meeting critical deadlines * Ability to write and speak effectively * Ability to use good judgment, tact and discretion * Ability 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 Conditions:** * Sufficient 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 screening * Motor vehicle records check * Criminal background screening City of Prescott Contact Information 201 N. Montezuma St., Ste. 207 Prescott, AZ 86301 Email: hr@prescott\-az.gov Website: www.prescott\-az.gov Phone: 928\-777\-1410 / Fax: 928\-832\-1222 In 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.