Legal Specialist
About The Position
The City is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Legal Specialist to join our fast-paced legal team! The ideal candidate is skilled with legal processes and organization; possesses a keen eye for detail; and collaborates effectively within a legal team. Legal Specialist duties include: Organize legal documents and files, including preparing for trials and hearings. Utilize specialized computer databases and software, including preparing reports and legal research. Serve as a point of contact between attorneys, defendants, witnesses, and other agencies. Ensure clear communication throughout legal process. Maintain legal software, troubleshoot issues, and train others on system functions. Handle data entry, reports, evidence, and disclosures. This position requires extreme confidentiality.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED, plus some paralegal coursework.
- Considerable experience in a law office or a similar administrative support role.
- A valid driver's license.
- Ability to pass an extensive background investigation.
- Possession of Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) Level B Certification issued by the Criminal Justice Services Bureau at hire.
- Commissioned as a Notary Public in the State of Arizona based on department need.
- Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for the position.
- Valid Driver’s License of appropriate class.
Nice To Haves
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Organize legal documents and files, including preparing for trials and hearings.
- Utilize specialized computer databases and software, including preparing reports and legal research.
- Serve as a point of contact between attorneys, defendants, witnesses, and other agencies.
- Ensure clear communication throughout legal process.
- Maintain legal software, troubleshoot issues, and train others on system functions.
- Handle data entry, reports, evidence, and disclosures.
Benefits
- Employer provided Medical/Rx Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) or Health Savings Plan (HSP)
- Dental/Vision
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
- Employer Provided Basic Life Insurance
- Optional Additional Life Insurance
- Optional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Indemnity
- 11 Paid Holidays Annually
- Bereavement Leave
- Generous PTO Program
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Opportunities for advancement
- State Retirement System
- Optional Deferred Compensation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Service Awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
