Legal Assistant - Litigation

Peoria; Peoria, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Peoria, AZ is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support the Civil Litigation Section. This onsite role requires coordinating meetings, hearings, and court dates, while organizing and processing legal documents.

A high school diploma and at least one year of related experience are required, with preferred municipal government exposure. The position offers a full-time schedule at City Hall in Peoria, AZ, with a salary range of $27.10–$40.11 hourly.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent is required.
• Experience as a Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary preferred.
• Experience with payroll, accounts payable, and records management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, process, and organize legal documents for civil litigation.
• Schedule and attend meetings, hearings, and court dates; maintain deadlines and case files.
• Perform clerical tasks such as filing, calendar management, data entry, and event coordination.

Skills

Notary Public

Legal Secretary experience

Payroll

Accounts payable

Records management

Municipal government experience

Education

High school graduation or equivalency

Job description

## Legal Assistant - LitigationApply: Onsite Work: City Hall, Peoria, AZ: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR100405Application Deadline:October 25, 2026**Salary Range:**Min $27.10 - Mid $33.60 - Max $40.11To view all salary ranges for the City of Peoria, please click here.**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 tasksTo view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here.**Why Peoria?**Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for. Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees: Click here to view benefits offered.**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!Get an inside look at the Culture of Peoria**We are PEORIA!****P**rofessional**, **E****thical**, **O****pen**, **R****esponsive**, **I****nnovative**, **A****ccountable**Application Process:**Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone. During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at [e-mail] or 623-773-7100.