Legal Assistant for Municipal Office & Court Scheduling

City of Peoria; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Peoria is seeking a Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary in the City Attorney's office. The role supports the attorney team by drafting and organizing legal documents, scheduling hearings, and maintaining case files. Strong clerical skills and meticulous attention to deadlines are essential.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of related experience. Preferred qualifications include municipal government experience, payroll and accounts payable

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 1 year of related experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, processing, and organizing legal documents.
• Scheduling and attending meetings, hearings, and court dates.
• Maintaining litigation deadlines and case files.
• Filing
• Calendar management
• Data entry
• Event coordination
• Committee participation
• Other assigned clerical tasks

Skills

Notary Public

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Payroll

Accounts payable

Records management

Job description

City of Peoria is seeking a Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary in the City Attorney's office. The role supports the attorney team by drafting and organizing legal documents, scheduling hearings, and maintaining case files. Strong clerical skills and meticulous attention to deadlines are essential.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of related experience. Preferred qualifications include municipal government experience, payroll and accounts payable