Legal assistant

Position type:

Full-time

Annual Salary:

$41,549

Location:

Graham County Attorney

Excellent benefit package including holidays, vacation time, sick time, and retirement.

Description of responsibilities:

Prepares, formats, and files legal documents, including, but not limited to, briefs, opinions, memorandums, complaints, answers, motions, responses, and replies. Prepares and formats routine correspondence, contracts, resolutions, and ordinances. Proofreads correspondence and legal documents. Indexes and maintains files. Maintains a calendar of trial and hearing dates for assigned attorneys. Maintains an inventory of and orders necessary office supplies. Attends the public at a counter or as a receptionist. Interviews, screens, and refers callers. Answers inquiries regarding departmental services and functions. Assists with document review and document production in criminal and civil matters. Assists with public record requests. Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or G.E.D. and a minimum of two years’ experience as a Legal Assistant or an equivalent position. Postsecondary education related to the development of legal clerical skills may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Special Requirements

Required experience: The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and highly organized, have excellent verbal and written communications skills, and have a knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. This position will assist the Civil Attorney.

Miscellaneous Information

How to apply: For more information or applications contact our website at www.graham.az.gov/Jobs.aspx or the Human Resources Department, Graham County General Services Building, 921 Thatcher Blvd., Safford, AZ 85546. Completed applications can be submitted online or delivered to the Human Resources Department. To receive the most up-to-date information for our open