LEGAL SPECIALIST

About the role

The City of Lake Havasu is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Specialist to support its legal team in a dynamic, justice-driven environment. This role involves organizing legal documents, managing specialized databases, and facilitating communication between attorneys, defendants, witnesses, and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Organize legal documents and files, including preparing for trials and hearings.
• Utilize specialized computer databases and software to prepare reports and conduct legal research.
• Serve as a point of contact between attorneys, defendants, witnesses, and other agencies, ensuring clear communication throughout the legal process.
• Maintain legal software, troubleshoot issues, and train others on system functions.
• Handle data entry, reports, evidence, and disclosures.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED, plus some paralegal coursework.
• Considerable experience in a law office or a similar administrative support role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation.
• Possession of Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) Level B Certification issued by the Criminal Justice Services Bureau at hire.
• Commissioned as a Notary Public in the State of Arizona based on department need.
• Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for the position.

This position requires extreme confidentiality.

Benefits

• Employer-provided Medical/Rx Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) or Health Savings Plan (HSP).
• Dental/Vision coverage.
• Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account.
• Employer-provided Basic Life Insurance.
• Optional Additional Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospitalization, and Indemnity Insurance.
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually.
• Bereavement Leave.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Program.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• State Retirement System.
• Optional Deferred Compensation.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Service Awards.

Pay

$23.89 - $34.64/hourly (FLSA Non-Exempt).