NEOGOV · 3 hours ago
Legal Assistant, Senior
971 Jason Lopez Circle Bldg G Florence AZ 85132, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$36K/yr - $54K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is a local government organization dedicated to improving life for citizens. The Senior Legal Assistant will provide paraprofessional secretarial support and administrative duties for attorneys in the Pinal County Public Defender's Office, ensuring compliance with County policies.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Open new files and prepare initial legal documents
Obtain all law enforcement agency reports and prepare the files
Schedule interviews, trials, hearings, meetings, and attorney's calendar items and notify clients
Assist attorney's preparations for trials and hearings
File legal papers with courts and process court papers according to court procedures and attorney instructions
Type and proofread legal documents, compose and create letters, memoranda, and legal documents from general direction, standard formats, copy, rough draft, and dictation
Prepare and edit confidential and sensitive legal documents and maintain confidentiality
Review, sort, and distribute mail, maintain attorneys' calendars, answers phones and assist general public by telephone or in person
Update files, computer records, and tracking systems and distribute related paperwork
Request evidence, such as 911 tapes, photos and other evidence materials and disclose to defense attorney or defendant
Receive and send information to and from other agencies and jurisdictions
Provide information and assistance within the scope of designated authority
Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information
Perform other related duties as required
Update files, case management system (Justice Nexus) and tracking system and distribute related paperwork accordingly
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Three (3) years of secretarial, legal, or clerk experience
Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements
Knowledge of principles of record keeping, case files, and records management
Knowledge of principles and protocols for the management of official documents and court records
Knowledge of legal system and legal procedures and terminology
Skill in preparing and maintaining accurate records
Skill in creating legal, professional, and technical correspondence
Skill in reading legal documents and extracting relevant information
Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software and a variety of standard office equipment
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, other agencies, and the public
Preferred
Arizona residents must have an Arizona Driver's License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire
Three years of secretarial work in the legal field
Benefits
Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
Comprehensive Wellness Program
Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
Dental and Vision Plans
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Alternative Work Schedules
Telehealth
Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
Civil Service Leave
Van Pool Options
Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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