Legal Assistant (Effective 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District • Tucson, AZ

10h

About The Position

Performs paraprofessional legal services for the District’s Legal Counsel (General Counsel and Associate General Counsel.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies or Legal Assistant Program or closely related field. AND Three (3) years of paraprofessional-level work in a law office or legal setting or related experience; OR Five years of paraprofessional-level work in a law office or legal setting or related experience.
• Basic knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping practices and principals.
• Knowledge and ability to use word processing (including redaction), database and spreadsheet programs.
• Working knowledge of digital recording/playback software.
• Knowledge and ability to conduct complex database searches
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.
• FBI fingerprint background check
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in legal studies or related field
• Certified Paralegal Certificate
• Knowledge and ability to use legal research search engines (Lexis and/or Westlaw)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree