Legal Assistant - Litigation

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

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

Key Duties

• Drafting, reviewing, processing, and organizing legal documents;
• Scheduling and attending meetings, hearings, and court dates;
• Maintaining litigation deadlines and case files.

Additional Responsibilities

• Filing
• Calendar management
• Data entry
• Event coordination
• Committee participation
• Other assigned clerical tasks

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

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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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Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

• An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.
• Peoria es una Agencia de Igualdad de Oportunidad de Empleo.
• The City of Peoria is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.

About the City

The City of Peoria is a full-service municipality delivering exceptional services by anticipating needs, building partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity.

Founded in 1886 and incorporated in 1954, Peoria has grown from a farming town into a thriving city of over 190,000 residents.

We’re proud of our history and excited about a future driven by innovation, growth, and connection.

Local government is more than a job; it’s a chance to make a difference.

Our mission is to foster a culture of productivity, improvement, and excellent service.

At Peoria, we value our employees and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, safe, and supported.

P.E.O.R.I.A. values

• Professional
• Ethical
• Open
• Responsive
• Innovative
• Accountable

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