Public Records Legal Assistant — Detail-Oriented Support

City of Moscow; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Moscow is seeking a Legal Assistant for Public Records to support the City Attorney and Administrative offices. Responsibilities include processing public records requests, redacting sensitive information, maintaining exempt logs, and assisting with legal filings and discovery.

The role also covers reception duties and basic office support to ensure efficient operations. Ideal candidates will have strong secretarial and administrative skills, experience with legal documents, and a proven

Qualifications

• Strong secretarial and administrative skills to support office operations.
• Experience with legal documents and discovery processing is a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Proficient in data entry, accounting, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process public records requests using city software and review requests.
• Redact and review records per Idaho law and department policies.
• Maintain exemption logs and monitor response dates.
• Assist with preparation, filing, and service of pleadings and discovery requests.
• Provide reception and mail processing support for Legal and Administrative offices.

Skills

Secretarial skills

Administrative duties

Data entry

Accounting

Legal research

Tools

Public records software

Job description

City of Moscow is seeking a Legal Assistant for Public Records to support the City Attorney and Administrative offices. Responsibilities include processing public records requests, redacting sensitive information, maintaining exempt logs, and assisting with legal filings and discovery.

The role also covers reception duties and basic office support to ensure efficient operations. Ideal candidates will have strong secretarial and administrative skills, experience with legal documents, and a proven