Legal Assistant

Centralia Employment Job Title: Legal Assistant Opened: September 22, 2026 Closes: Open until filled, First review of applications will be on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Salary: $5,436 - $6,631/mo Status: fulltime, non-exempt General Function Under the direction of the City Attorney, plan and perform a variety of complex administrative office functions to assure smooth, timely and efficient office operations for the department; perform a variety of legal secretarial, administrative, clerical, receptionist, public relations and other related office support activities; assist the City Attorney with technical clerical and administrative duties having department wide impact; collect, analyze and compile data and information for inclusion in reports; maintain financial records, files and budgets related to departmental operations, programs and expenditures. Work with the court, police department and prosecutor to assure the processing of legal reports and citations. This class description reflects the general concept and intent of the classification and should not be construed as a detailed statement of all the work requirements that may be inherent in a position. Education and Experience High school diploma or GED and work in legal secretary, business administration, office management, secretarial training or related field and four years of increasingly responsible secretarial or administrative office support experience and at least one year of experience as a legal secretary. Special Requirements Must pass a criminal background check, credit check and sign a confidentiality agreement. Benefits Vacation and Sick leave accruals, 12 paid Holidays which includes one (1) floating holiday Medical, dental and vision insurance options City paid $105,000 life insurance Long-term disability plan Washington State Retirement Systems (PERS) Participation in VEBA (Health Reimbursement Account) Employee Assistance Program Choice of two (2) Employee contributed Deferred Compensation Plans The City of Centralia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity and access regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabled veteran status, veteran status, physical, mental or sensory disability. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City will provide reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities during the selection process, if requested. Please notify HR of the accommodation needed, preferably at the time of applying. Only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States are eligible for employment. All new employees will be required to complete and sign an Employment Eligibility Verification form and present documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr