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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
Job Description
Full-time Salary:
$41,549 annuallyLocation:
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.