Legal Assistant I or II

Town of Gilbert • 55 E. Civic Center Drive, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Legal Assistant I or II. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. The Legal Assistant reports to the Prosecutor Admin Supervisor. The primary job duties of this position include: Creates and maintains case files by obtaining police and other agencies' reports, forensic lab reports, and other information related to each case. Enters information into databases and tracks data; creates, updates and maintains basic spreadsheets and databases from established content. Run Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) and Motor Vehicle (MVD) history reports. Reviews and enters prior criminal history into case management system. Establish, organize and maintain filing systems; perform record keeping and maintain records and other department and program files for retention, handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information and records. Utilizes appropriate technology to gather, process, review, redact, and produce relevant responsive documents to public records requests or discovery in a timely manner.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• When assigned to Disclosure: Experience working in a legal environment and/or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Valid AZ Driver's License.
• DPS Level B Terminal Operator Certification within six (6) months.
• This position requires a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains case files by obtaining police and other agencies' reports, forensic lab reports, and other information related to each case.
• Enters information into databases and tracks data; creates, updates and maintains basic spreadsheets and databases from established content.
• Run Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) and Motor Vehicle (MVD) history reports.
• Reviews and enters prior criminal history into case management system.
• Establish, organize and maintain filing systems; perform record keeping and maintain records and other department and program files for retention, handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information and records.
• Utilizes appropriate technology to gather, process, review, redact, and produce relevant responsive documents to public records requests or discovery in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED