Criminal Prosecution Legal Assistant

City of Goodyear Economic Development; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 3,580,000 - 5,315,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Goodyear seeks an experienced legal support professional to manage criminal case administration, discovery coordination, and court filings. You will independently coordinate case workflows, ensure legal compliance, and support prosecutors and justice partners with accurate document preparation and timely proceedings.

The role requires strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced prosecutorial environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal procedures and criminal case management is required.
• Experience with discovery processes and court filings.
• Ability to communicate effectively with prosecutors and justice partners.
• Familiarity with office technology and process improvement is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate criminal case workflows and trial preparation.
• Manage discovery, document preparation, and court filings.
• Collaborate with prosecutors, courts, and law enforcement agencies.
• Develop and improve workflows and standard operating procedures.
• Support division operations and case management systems.

Skills

Legal procedures

Criminal case management

Discovery processes

Communication

Technology proficiency

Continuous improvement

Teamwork

Education

Two-year associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

ACJIS certification (preferred)

Job description

City of Goodyear seeks an experienced legal support professional to manage criminal case administration, discovery coordination, and court filings. You will independently coordinate case workflows, ensure legal compliance, and support prosecutors and justice partners with accurate document preparation and timely proceedings.

The role requires strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced prosecutorial environment.