Public Sector Legal Assistant | Notary & Admin Pro

St. Cloud State University; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Site Health Care Center

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Job summary

City of St. Cloud is hiring a Legal Assistant to support the City Attorney's Office with administrative, clerical, and legal tasks in Florida. The role includes maintaining calendars, drafting and proofreading legal documents, and ensuring confidentiality and compliance with records laws.

The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a deadline-driven environment. Evening meetings may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a legal office or equivalent environment; municipal government experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attorneys' calendars and coordinate meetings, hearings, and travel.
• Monitor contract deadlines and alert attorneys to approaching issues.
• Coordinate execution and filing of legal documents with City officials.
• Screen calls and visitors; route inquiries to appropriate attorney.
• Process mail and legal documents; manage records in City systems.
• Prepare, format, and proofread contracts, agreements, and legal notices.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal document formatting

Calendar management

Notary Public (Florida)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Document management systems

Legal research platforms

Job description

City of St. Cloud is hiring a Legal Assistant to support the City Attorney's Office with administrative, clerical, and legal tasks in Florida. The role includes maintaining calendars, drafting and proofreading legal documents, and ensuring confidentiality and compliance with records laws.

The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a deadline-driven environment. Evening meetings may be required.