Legal Assistant I

100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158

Fax: (801) 851-8166 ‚ Email: humanresources@UtahCounty.gov

http://www.utahcounty.gov

Utah County Government Employees start every day with the well-being of the entire community in mind:

                How can I make my community a better place?

                Who will need my help and protection?

                How will I make a difference for someone?

We hire smart, compassionate, loyal, ethical, committed, innovative people.

Apply today and join our Team.

The County Attorney's Office protects Utah County by vigorously prosecuting and investigating crime, compassionately assisting crime victims, and by providing the highest quality legal representation to Utah County Government.

Posting Date: October 21, 2024                  Closing Date: *Open Until Filled

The Opportunity:

Under close to general supervision performs a variety of routine to complex clerical duties in preparing and maintaining legal cases, files, and documents, and in gathering and distributing information. This is the entry level of the Legal Assistant job series. Incumbents may be assigned to the Bureau of Investigations, Civil Division, or Criminal Division of the Utah County Attorney’s Office.

Starting Pay: Grade 720 Step A: $22.70 - Step G: $26.09 Hourly

Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday

Job Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Three (3) years of complex clerical support work experience in a court, law enforcement, or other legal environment. 3. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered. 

Preferred Candidates will possess some of the below attributes:

1. Preference may be given to applicants with a documented typing speed of fifty (50) WPM net or above.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
1. Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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Benefits Package Includes:

100% paid premiums for health insurance

Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)

Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)

Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)

Fourteen (14) paid Holidays

Dental and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.