Criminal Justice Legal Support Specialist

City of Henderson; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day, 38-hour workweek

Paid leave and holidays

Comprehensive benefits package for all

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF)

Tuition and Certification Reimbur.*

Job summary

The City of Henderson is seeking a Legal Support Specialist to support the City Attorney’s Office – Criminal Division. An eligibility list will be created to fill one vacancy and may be used for up to six months, with extension possibilities for different employee statuses.

The role emphasizes clerical accuracy, public contact, and compliance with security requirements. Applicants must have a high school diploma, three years of relevant clerical experience, and typing speed of 30 WPM.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent.
• Three (3) years of full-time experience performing responsible clerical duties involving contact with the public.
• Proficiency in keyboarding sufficient to type 30 net words per minute.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483.
• Must pass nationwide fingerprint-based background check and NCIC/NCJIS certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs specialized clerical work of routine difficulty in support of the City Attorney’s Office; and performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Typing 30 WPM

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Criminal justice coursework (desirable)

Job description

The City of Henderson is seeking a Legal Support Specialist to support the City Attorney’s Office – Criminal Division. An eligibility list will be created to fill one vacancy and may be used for up to six months, with extension possibilities for different employee statuses.

The role emphasizes clerical accuracy, public contact, and compliance with security requirements. Applicants must have a high school diploma, three years of relevant clerical experience, and typing speed of 30 WPM.