Legal Assistant I

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Legal Assistant I

Salary

$23.61 - $34.23 Hourly

Location

55 E. Civic Center Drive, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

25-0157

Department

LEGAL

Opening Date

01/13/2025

Closing Date

2/9/2025 11:59 AM Arizona

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We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Legal Assistant I. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.

The Legal Assistant I reports to the Prosecutor Admin Supervisor . The primary job duties of this position include:

+ Creates and maintains case files by obtaining police and other agencies' reports, forensic lab reports, and other information related to each case.

+ Enters information into databases and tracks data; creates, updates and maintains basic spreadsheets and databases from established content.

+ Run Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) and Motor Vehicle (MVD) history reports.

+ Reviews and enters prior criminal history into case management system.

+ Establish, organize and maintain filing systems; perform record keeping and maintain records and other department and program files for retention, handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information and records.

+ Utilizes appropriate technology to gather, process, review, redact, and produce relevant responsive documents to public records requests or discovery in a timely manner.

+ View the full job description . (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gilbert/classspecs/1147000)

About You

At Team Gilbert , we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

+ MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

+ When assigned to Disclosure:

+ Experience working in a legal environment and/or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

+ LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

+ Valid AZ Driver's License.

+ DPS Level B Terminal Operator Certification within six (6) months.

This position requires a pre-employment drug screen.

AT-WILL/FLSA STATUS:

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation

Physical Demands and Working Conditions for this position include:

This position has been designated as a Sedentary work position that spends a majority of their work day in an office. Click here (https://www.ssa.gov/OP\_Home/cfr20/404/404-1567.htm#:~:text=Sedentary%20work%20involves%20lifting%20no,in%20carrying%20out%20job%20duties.) to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.

The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.

Why Team Gilbert?

Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People

Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE

Awards: (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/about-us/team-gilbert/awards-accolades) We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play.

We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Town of Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=42978&t=637793142009536761) to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance.

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your qualifications. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated in your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the application and these supplemental questions may disqualify you from further consideration. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.

+ Yes

+ No

02

Please describe your level of education by checking the appropriate box below.

+ High school or GED

+ Post-high school automotive maintenance and repair voc/tech or college coursework

+ Other not related to automotive mechanical maintenance and repair

03

Please indicate how much clerical experience you have working in an office environment by selecting the appropriate item below.

+ Less than one (1) year

+ At least one (1) year, but less than two (2) years

+ At least two (2) years, but less than three (3) years

+ At least three (3) years, but less than five (5) years

+ At least five (5) years

04

How many years of experience do you have working with computers, specifically with internal recordkeeping programs?

+ None

+ Some but less than 1

+ 1 - 3 years

+ 3 years or more

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The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):

+ Veteran

+ Disabled Veteran

+ Veteran's Spouse/Surviving Spouse

+ Disabled Person

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Have you ever been convicted of, or participated in a diversion/deferred prosecution program for any felony or misdemeanor offense, regardless of whether it has been sealed or set aside? If yes, please explain the nature, date, and location of the conviction. If no, please type N/A.

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50 E. Civic Center Drive Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Website
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