Legal Secretary

Overview Assists the City Prosecutor and other administrative personnel in the department. Works under the direct supervision of the City Prosecutor and, in the prosecutor’s absence, the City Attorney. Essential Job Functions Attend work regularly as scheduled by the department. Maintain strict confidentiality concerning information learned while performing job duties. Assist the City Prosecutor and City Attorney in the performance of their duties. Prepare statistical records and reports as needed. Establish effective communications and good relations with the public and all city employees by being courteous and friendly. Presents a professional image in both appearance and demeanor. Perform secretarial duties as required for the City Prosecutor and the City Attorney. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of typing, spelling, and vocabulary. Knowledge of office procedures and techniques, analytical abilities, and general office equipment. Ability to sit for long periods of time operating a telephone, computers, and other equipment necessary to perform the job. Ability to handle stressful situations competently with calmness and appropriate speed. Ability to hear and understand telephone conversations. Ability to proficiently utilize and operate department equipment as assigned. Qualifications Graduation from high school or equivalent. Must have a valid Utah Driver License. Successfully pass a background check, a driving record check, and a pre-employment drug test. Benefits Medical Insurance Benefits begin on the date of hire. Bountiful City offers Select Health and PEHP networks with the choice of Traditional or High Deductible plans on either network. Bountiful pays 100% of the premium for single coverage, 95% for two-party coverage, and 90% for family coverage. Dental and Vision Insurance Dental and Vision coverage is provided by Renaissance. It is optional and paid for by the employee, effective on the first day of the month following the date of hire. Life Insurance Group Term Life insurance coverage of two times the annual salary plus $10,000 is provided for the employee, $10,000 for a spouse, and $10,000 per eligible dependent. The premium is paid by the City. Flexible Spending Accounts (FLEX$) Eligible employees may elect to enroll in the FLEX$ program offered by PEHP. Employee contributions are made bi‑weekly through payroll. Funds can be used to pay for eligible medical expenses (up to $3,300 per year for 2025) and for dependent childcare expenses (up to $5,000 per year) on a pre‑tax basis. Health Savings Account (HSA) Employees enrolled in a High‑Deductible plan receive pre‑tax contributions from Bountiful City. Employer contributions vary by coverage tier: $1,000 for single, $2,000 for two‑party, and $3,000 for family coverage. Employees may also make bi‑weekly pre‑tax contributions. HSA contribution limits for 2025 are $4,300 for single coverage and $8,550 for family coverage, inclusive of employer contributions. Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) AD&D coverage is provided by PEHP. It is optional and paid for by the employee, effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Long Term Disability (LTD) Bountiful City pays the premium for LTD coverage, offering 66.67% salary replacement after a 90‑day waiting period. Sick and Vacation Leave Employees accrue 3.70 hours of sick leave per pay period with no cap, and 3.70 hours of vacation leave per pay period with a maximum carry‑over of 240 hours. Vacation accrual rates increase with years of service. Eligible employees may sell back sick and vacation leave annually. Paid Holidays Employees receive twelve paid holidays a year. Employee Assistance Program A counseling and consultation service through Blomquist Hale is provided at no cost to employees and eligible family members. COLA and Merit Increases Employees may receive cost‑of‑living adjustments and/or merit salary increases based on performance evaluations, market adjustments, and funds allocated by the City Council. Retirement - Pension Bountiful City funds a pension plan and/or 401(k) account through Utah Retirement Systems on the employee’s behalf. Specific contributions vary by hire date and tier. Additional contributions are made to Tier 2 employees 401(k) accounts to equalize with Tier 1. Retirement - Savings Plans Employees can contribute to additional savings accounts such as 401(k), 457, and Roth IRA on a pre‑tax or post‑tax basis via payroll deductions. Other Benefits Bountiful City offers bereavement/funeral leave, family medical leave, jury duty leave, military leave, cell phone and uniform stipends, safety awards, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, employee luncheons, years‑of‑service awards, and other department‑specific awards. #J-18808-Ljbffr bountifulutah