Legal Assistant - Litigation

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Peoria, AZ, USA
In-Office
27K-40K Hourly
Junior
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The Role
Supports the City Attorney’s Civil Litigation Section by drafting, reviewing, processing, filing, and organizing legal documents. Maintains case files and litigation deadlines, schedules and attends meetings, hearings, and court dates, and performs calendar management, data entry, event coordination, committee participation, and other clerical tasks.
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Application Deadline:

October 25, 2026

Salary Range:

Min $27.10 - Mid $33.60 - Max $40.11

To view all salary ranges for the City of Peoria, please click here.

Department:

City Attorney

Minimum Requirements:

Education: High school graduation or equivalency.


Experience: A minimum of one (1) year related experience


Preferred/Desirable Qualifications:

  • Experience in a municipal or government setting
  • Experience as a Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary
  • Experience with payroll, accounts payable, and records management
  • Notary Public

Tell me more...

The Litigation Legal Assistant supports the Civil Litigation Section in legal and administrative tasks. This section manages a wide range of civil matters involving the City, including public records, contracts, land use, elections, zoning, personal injury, civil rights, employment, and more. Key duties include drafting, reviewing, processing, and organizing legal documents; scheduling and attending meetings, hearings, and court dates; and maintaining litigation deadlines and case files. Additional responsibilities may include filing, calendar management, data entry, event coordination, committee participation, and other assigned clerical tasks

To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here.

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for. Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees: Click here to view benefits offered.

About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

Get an inside look at the Culture of Peoria

We are PEORIA!

Professional, Ethical, Open, Responsive, Innovative, Accountable

Application Process:

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone. 

During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at [email protected] or 623-773-7100.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.

Peoria es una Agencia de Igualdad de Oportunidad de Empleo.

Skills Required

  • High school graduation or equivalency
  • At least one year of related experience
  • Experience in a municipal or government setting
  • Experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary
  • Experience with payroll, accounts payable, and records management
  • Notary Public
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The Company
HQ: Peoria, AZ
1,094 Employees
Year Founded: 1886

What We Do

The City of Peoria, AZ is a full-service municipality delivering exceptional services by anticipating needs, building partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity. Founded in 1886 and incorporated in 1954, it has grown from a farming town into a thriving city of over 190,000 residents.

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