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The City of Watertown

City Attorney-Legal Assistant

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $25.42–$26.71/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Watertown, WI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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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.

$63,859 / year median in Wisconsin

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Part Time Legal Assistant-City Attorney The Watertown City Attorney's Office is seeking friendly and detail minded candidates with a background in municipal law! This position will be responsible for supporting the City Attorney and Paralegal with a variety of tasks including drafting, reviewing, and formatting documents, scheduling, and other administrative functions of a confidential nature. High School Graduate with proficiency in Microsoft Office programs required. Prior experience with Adobe Acrobat is preferred. Prior experience as administrative or legal assistant recommended.

Hours:

This a part-time position averaging no more than 30 hours a week Monday through Friday. Wage range starts at $25.42 - $26.71, DOQ. Benefits package includes but is not limited to: paid vacation, holiday bank, sick, medical, dental, vision, Income Continuation Insurance, Wisconsin Retirement System, Flex Spending, Deferred Compensation and regular working hours. Apply online and view full job description at www.watertownwi.gov send questions to lschwartz@watertownwi.gov

Application Deadline:

Friday, September 4, 2026 Equal Opportunity Employer