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Legal Assistant (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

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Tucson Unified School District

Tucson, AZ (In Person)

$56,940 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 5 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/15/2026

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Job Description

Legal Assistant (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR) Tucson Unified School District - 3.5 Tucson, AZ Job Details Full-time $25.33 - $29.42 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Search engines Word processing Spreadsheets Word embeddings English Productivity software Bookkeeping Full Job Description Now Hiring with Higher Pay! Thanks to community support, our posted rates now include increases funded through a community-approved override guaranteed through June 2031. Apply today! SUMMARY Performs paraprofessional legal services for the District's Legal Counsel (General Counsel and Associate General Counsel. See full job description here!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies or Legal Assistant Program or closely related field AND Three (3) years of paraprofessional-level work ina law office or legal setting or related experience; OR Five years of paraprofessional-level work in a law office or legal setting or related experience Basic knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping practices and principals Knowledge and ability to use word processing (including redaction), database and spreadsheet programs Working knowledge of digital recording/playback software Knowledge and ability to conduct complex database searches Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE FBI

fingerprint background check Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in legal studies or related field Certified Paralegal Certificate Knowledge and ability to use legal research search engines (Lexis and/or Westlaw)

COMMENTS

Effective:

2026-2027

SCHOOL YEAR Location:

Legal Department Classification:

Supervisory Confidential FTE:

1.0 - 8 hours per day

Work Calendar:

12 month Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits. Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position. Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage. Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.