Legal Specialist- Criminal Division

Application Deadline:November 1, 2026

Salary Range:

Min $24.55 - Mid $30.44 - Max $36.34

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Department:

City Attorney

Minimum Requirements:

Education :

• High school graduation or equivalency

Experience :

• Up to one (1) year experience

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The purpose of a Legal Specialist is to perform general legal and clerical support duties. This is accomplished by creating and maintaining office files and databases, ordering and maintaining supplies, researching and updating files, answering the phones and door, assisting with questions and routing them to appropriate personnel, maintaining budgets, handling petty cash, and providing support to attorneys. Other duties include duplicating audio and video recordings, maintaining calendars, updating website records, obtaining reports and evidence from police departments, and maintaining classified information and documents.

This position assignment provides the first level of essential clerical support and data entry for the Criminal Division. The position handles a wide variety of functions within the office, including obtaining records, creating cases, handling budget items, ordering supplies, making training and travel arrangements, setting up meetings, handling incoming phone calls and visitors, drafting, filing correspondence and court documents, and timekeeping.

The duty assignment includes specific tasks such as tracking the progress of criminal cases in a database, reporting the status of the assigned prosecution support workload to supervisors and supported attorneys, and performing a variety of clerical and data entry tasks. This duty assignment may also assist with some data entry to assist with tracking the status and disposition of case record files.

This position may also perform a broad range of other general clerical and support duties as assigned, including reading and composing email communications, setting appointments, answering telephone calls, greeting office visitors, or other support duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have :

• One to three years of experience in a responsible clerical or entry-level legal support role comparable to a Legal Specialist.
• Proficiency in using computer systems to retrieve, compile, organize, review, summarize, redact, duplicate, and distribute digital records. with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information with discretion and maintain the accuracy and integrity of records.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Completion of coursework in a certificate or associate degree program in legal studies, paralegal studies, or clerical support is preferred.

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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!

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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 View email address on aiapply.co or View phone number on aiapply.co.

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