Legal Assistant I or II
Salary
$23.61 - $34.23 Hourly
Location
Prosecutors Office, 55 E. Civic Center Drive, AZ
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
26-0162 A
Department
LEGAL
Opening Date
05/28/2026
Closing Date
6/11/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
We Are Seeking
Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Legal Assistant I or II. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.
The Legal Assistant reports to the Prosecutor Admin Supervisor. The primary job duties of this position include:
Creates and maintains case files by obtaining police and other agencies reports, forensic lab reports, and other information related to each case.
Enters information into databases and tracks data; creates, updates and maintains basic spreadsheets and databases from established content.
Run Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) and Motor Vehicle (MVD) history reports.
Reviews and enters prior criminal history into case management system.
Establish, organize and maintain filing systems; perform record keeping and maintain records and other department and program files for retention, handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information and records.
Utilizes appropriate technology to gather, process, review, redact, and produce relevant responsive documents to public records requests or discovery in a timely manner.
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About You
At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
When assigned to Disclosure:
Experience working in a legal environment and/or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid AZ Drivers License.
DPS Level B Terminal Operator Certification within six (6) months.
This position requires a pre-employment drug screen.
AT-WILL/FLSA STATUS:
This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation
Physical Demands and Working Conditions for this position include:
This position has been designated as a Sedentary work position that spends a majority of their work day in an office. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.
The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.
Why Team Gilbert?
We Are Here to Help!
Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide.
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Employer Town of Gilbert
Address 50 E. Civic Center Drive
Gilbert, Arizona, 85296
Phone (480) 503-6823
Website https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs