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City of Roseville, CA

Legal Assistant I/II

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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.

$76,708 / year median in California

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Legal Assistant I/II City of Roseville, CA - 4.3 Roseville, CA Job Details Full-time $29.15 - $42.96 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Flexible schedule Retirement plan Qualifications Administrative experience Driver's License Clerical experience Full Job Description Description Help us build a future, one case at a time! Join our team as a
LEGAL ASSISTANT
The job posting is open until August 4, 2026, 12:00 P.M. OR the first 300 applicants. Join the City of Roseville's City Attorney department as a Legal Assistant to take on challenging and rewarding work within our municipal law office, supporting the City's internal legal team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you'll work independently, and are ready to contribute to a high performing team, we want to hear from you! Grounded by our City's core values, the legal team fosters an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity and a winning mindset. With market competitive compensation and great benefits like deferred compensation savings plans, a 9/80 flexible work schedule, and tuition reimbursement, the City of Roseville strives to offer a total compensation package to enhance your physical and emotional wellness and financial future. Apply today! What the
City of Roseville Offers:
$29.15 - $42.96 hourly (dependent on experience) Up to $2,490 per month in health and welfare benefits Competitive vacation and sick leave programs An additional 45 hours of Personal Leave annually 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays Opportunities for professional development Educational reimbursement CalPERS A top-notch team and more! The current opening is a regular, benefitted, and full-time position, and the list may be utilized to fill future regular, temporary, or limited-term vacancies in the City for the duration of the list. The normal work schedule is 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with the option to work a flexible 9/80 work schedule. The City of Roseville is committed to a diverse workforce. We are engaged in understanding the needs and backgrounds of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, as we believe this produces the best results for our community.
Examples of Duties Minimum Qualifications Legal Assistant I Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible clerical and administrative support experience. Public agency or legal office experience is preferred. Experience working with confidential or legal information is also preferred.
AND Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree. Completion of coursework that provides knowledge of legal terminology and procedures is preferred.
AND License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California driver's license by date of appointment.
Legal Assistant II Experience:
Two years of responsible experience performing duties similar to that of a Legal Assistant I with the City of Roseville.
AND Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree. Completion of coursework that provides knowledge of legal terminology and procedures is preferred. AND License or Certificate Possession of a valid California driver's license by date of appointment. Supplemental Information All employment applications must be submitted online at the City of Roseville
CAREER PAGES
only. Per City of Roseville practice, applicants are permitted to submit an employment application for a specific recruitment no more than once within any 90-day period. Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questions page. The City of Roseville defines "accredited college or university" as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation. Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification. The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the
United States:
Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website. Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at http://www.naces.org or www.aice-eval.org. A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application. If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification, will be eliminated from further consideration.
SELECTION PROCESS
: All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant's experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process. Some positions require the clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. The City may appoint candidates to positions prior to clearing the extensive Police Department background check, and in those circumstances the candidate will be advised in advance that security access in the information technology systems will be limited to non-PD related systems until PD clearance is received, and if the candidate ultimately does not clear the PD background it will result in release from City service without appeal rights, in accordance with Personnel Rules 3.04.050.
THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO
ACCOMMODATION.