Legal Assistant - Litigation #JR100405

City of Peoria; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Peoria seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant to support the Civil Litigation Section with drafting, reviewing, and organizing legal documents, and coordinating court dates and deadlines.

The role includes scheduling meetings, calendar management, and data entry, along with various clerical tasks. Experience in a municipal setting and as a legal assistant is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience as Litigation Legal Assistant/Secretary preferred.
• Payroll, accounts payable, and records management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, process, and organize legal documents.
• Schedule and attend meetings, hearings, and court dates; manage deadlines.
• Maintain litigation case files; clerical tasks including filing, calendar management, data entry, event coordination, and committee participation.

Skills

Municipal/government experience

Legal Assistant/Secretary experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Payroll

Accounts Payable

Records Management

Job description

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.

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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!

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