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Graham County

Legal Assistant

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What they do

A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$65,368 / year median in Arizona

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Position type:
Full-time Salary:
$41,549 annually
Location:
Graham County Attorney 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.
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. 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.
How to apply:
For more information or applications contact our website at www.graham.az.gov/Jobs.aspxor 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 positions, please like our Graham County Facebook page or sign up to receive notifications from our website at www.graham.az.gov.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$41,549.00 per year
Work Location:
In person