Legal Assistant I

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Legal Assistant I Legal Department - Criminal Division Hiring Range: $19.28 to $20.50 Pay Grade: 106 Full Pay Range: $19.28 to $28.92 per hour FLSA Status: Non-exempt Deadline to Apply: 11/28/2022 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, ordinances, contracts, 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 civil case files including, filing documents, organization of files and closing files; files or e-files court documents as needed; maintains closed case file log; maintains calendars for legal deadlines; picks up and delivers office mail and distributes same; assists with public record production; performs daily court runs for court

filings, picking up court documents for both Civil and Criminal Division; assist Criminal Division with misdemeanor prosecution cases; performs related general office tasks as assigned. Qualifications: Education, training and experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant equivalent to four (4) years; Bachelor or Associates degree preferred but not required. Experience in Criminal cases preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of basic legal principles, practices, and techniques in both Civil and Criminal Law Knowledge of general judicial procedures General knowledge of Arizona criminal and civil procedures Basic knowledge of Arizona claims procedure & law Knowledge of basic office procedures, practices, grammar and legal formatting Ability to file court documents electronically Ability to operate software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Munis Financials and Power Point, 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 personal computers, multi-line telephones, 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 and Visual Ability: Sufficient to effectively and safely perform required duties listed above and to safely operate required equipment and city vehicle, as needed. Hearing and Speaking Ability: 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: hr@prescott-az.gov Website: www.prescott-az.gov Phone: 928-777-1410 / Fax: 928-777-1213 Major Benefits For Full-Time Regular Employees: Paid time off; ten paid holidays; one floating holiday, employee and/or family health and life insurance; short term and long term disability; Arizona State Retirement and Social Security contributions; other optional benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance. PROBATION: Each employee must satisfactorily serve an established probationary period. NOTE: When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process. The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.