Legal Assistant - Litigation

City of Peoria, Arizona; Peoria (AZ); Sur place; USD 37 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Litigation Legal Assistant supports the Civil Litigation Section for the City Attorney in Peoria, handling a broad range of civil matters including public records, contracts, land use, elections, and zoning. Key duties include drafting, reviewing, processing, and organizing legal documents; scheduling meetings and hearings; and maintaining litigation deadlines and case files.

Responsibilities may also include filing, calendar management, data entry, event coordination, committee

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduation or equivalency.
• Experience: A minimum of one (1) year related experience.
• Notary Public preferred.
• Payroll, accounts payable, and records management experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Draft, review, process, and organize legal documents for civil matters.
• Schedule and attend meetings, hearings, and court dates; manage calendars.
• Maintain litigation deadlines and case files; filing and data entry as needed.
• Coordinate events, committee participation, and other clerical tasks.

Connaissances

Notary Public

Formation

High School Diploma / GED

Description du poste

Application Deadline:

October 25, 2026

Salary Range:

Min $27.10 - Mid $33.60 - Max $40.11

Department:

City Attorney

Minimum Requirements:

Education: High school graduation or equivalency.

Experience: A minimum of one (1) year related experience

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in a municipal or government setting
• Experience as a Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary
• Experience with payroll, accounts payable, and records management
• Notary Public

Tell me more...

The Litigation Legal Assistant supports the Civil Litigation Section in legal and administrative tasks. This section manages a wide range of civil matters involving the City, including public records, contracts, land use, elections, zoning, personal injury, civil rights, employment, and more. Key duties include drafting, reviewing, processing, and organizing legal documents; scheduling and attending meetings, hearings, and court dates; and maintaining litigation deadlines and case files. Additional responsibilities may include filing, calendar management, data entry, event coordination, committee participation, and other assigned clerical tasks

Why Peoria?

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About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

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