Legal Specialist- Civil (City Attorney)

SUMMARY

Incumbents are responsible for providing complex and confidential support to the City Attorney.  Incumbents exercise a high degree of independence, initiative, and professional expertise in office management requiring discretion in matters of significance.  The primary duties and responsibilities involve providing administrative support to the attorneys and higher-level staff within the City Attorney's Office.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree in a related field and five years of responsible clerical experience supporting senior and/or executive managers; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment screening which may include:

• Drug Screen

• Fingerprinting

• Criminal Background screening

• E-Verify

• 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

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The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.