Legal Assistant
On-siteSells, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Legal Assistant role located in Sells, AZ, supporting Attorneys by compiling legal documents and court case information, tracking cases and deadlines, researching and preparing materials for legal proceedings, and independently composing and finalizing legal documents and correspondence (summonses, complaints, motions, pleadings, subpoenas) from drafts or dictation. Responsibilities include organizing and managing case files, logging documents into databases, managing attorney calendars, developing and implementing administrative procedures, collecting data for reporting, screening communications, supervising clerical staff as needed, and performing other duties. Requires strong research and writing abilities, attention to detail, confidentiality, dependable problem-solving, and ability to travel long distances within the Tohono O'odham Nation as needed; familiarity with local, state, and federal laws and the ability to work effectively in a team and provide excellent customer service.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in a legal field or paralegal certificate with three years of experience working in a law office as a paralegal or legal assistant or, if no degree or certificate, five years of experience working in a law office as a paralegal, legal assistant, legal secretary or other duties sp…
- Must type 60 WPM and demonstrate 80% proficiency in Grammar, Spelling, and Math.
- Test requirement: Must answer a sample of written questions pertinent to this position.
- Upon recommendation for hire a criminal background and fingerprint check is required to determine suitability for hire.
- Must be able to obtain a Notary Public Commission.
- Must continually maintain and update professional and technical knowledge by conducting research, attending relevant seminars, workshops, and conferences.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years).
- Must submit a 39-month driving record with the employment application.
- Must meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit to operate program vehicles.
- Based on the department's needs, incumbents may be required to demonstrate fluency in both the Tohono O'odham Language and English as a condition of employment.
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