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Company Name : Pleasant Grove City
Location : Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Position : Legal Assistant

Job Description : Wage: $19.00 – 25.00
First review of applicants on March 24, 2022
GENERAL PURPOSE
The Legal Assistant serves under the general supervision of the City Attorney. This position performs duties as the assistant to the City Attorney and provides support to the City Prosecutor.
FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
Manage the criminal calendar.
Obtain citations and police reports from the police department.
Prepare criminal information, motions and various other court documents.
Establish and maintain filing system for cases.
Set appointments for witness review
Handle follow-up on restitution issues.
Perform clerical and secretarial duties for the City Attorney.
Establish and maintain document retention system for city-wide contracts
Perform paralegal duties, including performing basic legal research using standard legal resources.
Draft legal research memoranda and basic legal documents for review by City Attorney
Coordinate with the Police Department and Courts on various issues.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
File formal information documents, summons, subpoenas, warrants, motions, prepare criminal histories, and prepare files in preparation for court calendars and prosecution.
Answer telephones, receive visitors, and take messages for the prosecutor.
Gather information from the Police Department and other agencies for preparation of court files.
Communicate with the public regarding criminal files, civil files and all other matters.
Maintain confidentiality and interact diplomatically with department personnel, the public, defendants, and outside attorneys
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Some post-high school education or paralegal certification preferred
Experience:
Two (2) years of related experience or any other combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the work may be considered.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of the City’s codes, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of legal assisting.
Knowledge of computer software and proficient in document managing software.
Knowledge of court procedures and the criminal justice system.
Skills/Abilities:
Skill in drafting basic criminal procedure documents such as an information, summons, motions, etc.
Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
Skill in preparing and processing records for long term storage.
This position may require use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid Utah driver’s license and have a good driving record.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions may vary.
Work is typically performed in an air-conditioned office.
No significantly hazardous conditions exist.
DISCLAIMER
The City of Pleasant Grove is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, age, national origin, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, or any other factor protected by the law. Reasonable accommodations may be made for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities and duties performed on the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job-related duties and responsibilities that an employee may perform. An employee in this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This job description is not intended to and does not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

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