Legal Assistant - Litigation
About The Position
The Litigation Legal Assistant supports the Civil Litigation Section in legal and administrative tasks. This section manages a wide range of civil matters involving the City, including public records, contracts, land use, elections, zoning, personal injury, civil rights, employment, and more. Key duties include drafting, reviewing, processing, and organizing legal documents; scheduling and attending meetings, hearings, and court dates; and maintaining litigation deadlines and case files. Additional responsibilities may include filing, calendar management, data entry, event coordination, committee participation, and other assigned clerical tasks.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalency
- A minimum of one (1) year related experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a municipal or government setting
- Experience as a Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary
- Experience with payroll, accounts payable, and records management
- Notary Public
Responsibilities
- Drafting, reviewing, processing, and organizing legal documents
- Scheduling and attending meetings, hearings, and court dates
- Maintaining litigation deadlines and case files
- Filing
- Calendar management
- Data entry
- Event coordination
- Committee participation
- Other assigned clerical tasks
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
