State Government Legal Assistant II
About the role
Are you an experienced legal assistant or law clerk seeking a stable, impactful role within a critical public agency? Peak Performers has partnered with a premier state emergency management and homeland security agency to recruit a detail-oriented Legal Assistant II. This opportunity offers immediate project involvement with strong potential for long-term career growth. You will be joining the financial and administrative division of a vital state agency dedicated to disaster response, homeland security, and public safety coordination. Working in a quiet, spacious office environment, you will collaborate directly with executive leadership, project managers, and agency legal counsel to ensure compliance and smooth operational workflows. The worksite is onsite in a cubicle setting with open parking.
Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research on current laws, regulations, and statutes to support operational needs.
- Process, review, and coordinate response efforts for agency HIPAA requests.
- Liaise between division leadership and legal personnel to maintain clear project updates.
- Assist with administrative coordination and document preparation across key departments.
Requirements
- Prior experience as a legal assistant, law clerk, or paralegal (state agency experience preferred).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong research and communication skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to pass a soft security check for site access.
Benefits
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance effective after 60 days.
- Option to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan.
- Qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities receive priority placement.
- Weekly pay via direct deposit.
- Comprehensive onboarding and email/HIPAA systems training provided.
- In business since 1994 with thousands of job placements.
Pay
$29.50 per hour.
Schedule
Contract: September 28, 2026 – December 31, 2026 (likely to extend; high potential for full‑time permanent conversion).