Legal Assistant I: Court & Case Management Pro

Yavapai County Government; Cottonwood (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Yavapai County Government seeks a legal support professional to assist attorneys throughout various phases of the legal process. You will format, file, and organize documents; maintain calendars; assist clients by telephone and in person; and prepare case materials.

Candidate will have an Associate’s degree and at least two years of related experience; must hold a valid Arizona driver’s license. Strong MS Office skills and discretion are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in criminal justice or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of general office, legal secretary, or administrative support experience.
• Arizona driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, forms, and document preparation.
• Familiarity with legal databases and criminal procedure rules.
• Strong English spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.

Responsibilities

• Formats, types, and prepares legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda from drafts and instructions.
• Files legal documents with courts and other entities, obtaining hearing dates.
• Maintains attorney calendars by scheduling court appearances, meetings, and deadlines.
• Assists clients, courts, and the public via telephone and in person, providing information and support.
• E-files legal documents through electronic case management and filing systems.
• Assists attorneys with trial and court preparation by organizing documents, evidence, and exhibits.
• Reviews documents for completeness and accuracy and determines next steps in case management.
• Maintains accurate case data and compiles information for statistical reports.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Organizing

Multitasking

Professional discretion

Education

Associate’s degree in criminal justice or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Yavapai County Government seeks a legal support professional to assist attorneys throughout various phases of the legal process. You will format, file, and organize documents; maintain calendars; assist clients by telephone and in person; and prepare case materials.

Candidate will have an Associate’s degree and at least two years of related experience; must hold a valid Arizona driver’s license. Strong MS Office skills and discretion are essential.