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
Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment
10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
Free employee only coverage for medical dental vision short-term disability and life insurance
Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans
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; bachelors or associate degree preferred but not required. Experience in Criminal cases preferred.
City Core Beliefs:
City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the Citys 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:
Website:
Phone: / Fax:
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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYLegal Assistant ILegal Department - Criminal DivisionHiring Range: $22.07 to $27.59 per hourPay Grade: 106Full Pay Range: $22.07 to $33.11 per hourFLSA Status: Non-exemptDeadline to Apply: 04/30/2026Benefits Summary:Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees...
ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Legal Assistant I
Legal Department - Criminal Division
Hiring Range: $22.07 to $27.59 per hour
Pay Grade: 106
Full Pay Range: $22.07 to $33.11 per hour
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Deadline to Apply: 04/30/2026
Benefits Summary:
Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular 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
Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment
10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
Free employee only coverage for medical dental vision short-term disability and life insurance
Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans
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; bachelors or associate degree preferred but not required. Experience in Criminal cases preferred.
City Core Beliefs:
City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the Citys 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:
Website:
Phone: / Fax:
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.
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