Legal Assistant - Public Sector, Water Resources

Arizona Department of Administration; Washington; On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health insurance

Top‑ranked retirement plan

Sick Leave

10 paid holidays per year

Deferred compensation plan

Credit union membership

Wellness programs

LinkedIn Learning membership

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Arizona Department of Water Resources is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide full administrative and logistical support to the Legal Division. The role involves drafting and editing legal documents, managing court filings, and coordinating meetings, with a focus on accuracy and discretion.

Based in Phoenix, this on-site position requires strong organization, confidentiality, and familiarity with court systems.

Qualifications

• Proficient in drafting and editing legal documents such as correspondence, reports, and pleadings.
• Experience with court filings in electronic and paper formats.
• Strong written and verbal communication with internal staff and external contacts.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and editing documents, including correspondence, reports, and pleadings.
• Filing court briefs and pleadings with courts, using electronic and paper methods.
• Scheduling and coordinating in-person, virtual, and hybrid meetings.
• Maintaining calendars and files for the Legal Division on a daily basis.

Skills

Court filings

Administrative tasks

Written communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Confidential information handling

Tools

Document management software

Court filing software

Job description

Arizona Department of Water Resources is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide full administrative and logistical support to the Legal Division. The role involves drafting and editing legal documents, managing court filings, and coordinating meetings, with a focus on accuracy and discretion.

Based in Phoenix, this on-site position requires strong organization, confidentiality, and familiarity with court systems.