Legal Assistant

Join the City of South Jordan as a Full-Time Legal Assistant!

Are you organized, detail-oriented, and interested in supporting legal services that impact your community? The City of South Jordan is seeking a Full-Time Legal Assistant to join our Legal Department. In this vital role, you'll assist the Office of the City Attorney by performing a range of clerical and legal support duties that help keep city operations running smoothly.

What You'll Do:

• Support city litigation and legal transactions by creating and maintaining case files.
• Prepare legal documents such as briefs, motions, and memoranda for court and city meetings.
• Track and report statistics including screenings, pre-trials, and court appearances.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for the Office of the City Attorney-answering phones, responding to inquiries, and greeting visitors.
• Provide clerical support such as calendar management, meeting coordination, mail distribution, and notary services.
• Assist with department budget tracking, travel arrangements, training coordination, and license management.
• Act as Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) and maintain high levels of confidentiality at all times.

Who You Are:

• A high school graduate or equivalent (Associate degree preferred).
• Experienced in office or legal administrative work-at least 6 months is required.
• Comfortable learning legal ethics and municipal law within your first 6 months.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of quickly learning new programs (e.g., eProsecutor, Xchange, Evidence.com).
• A strong communicator with excellent grammar, organizational skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Capable of working independently under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• Professional, reliable, and ready to support a team that serves the public interest.

Why Join South Jordan?

• Make an Impact – Play an integral role in supporting legal services that protect and serve the community.
• Professional Growth – Participate in trainings, workshops, and conferences to build your career.
• Team-Focused Culture – Collaborate with legal professionals in a positive and mission-driven environment.
• Excellent Benefits – Enjoy a full-time city position with competitive compensation and benefits.

How to Apply: This position is open until August 12, 2025. If you are ready to bring your organizational talents and attention to detail to the legal field, we encourage you to apply today!

A complete list of essential functions and minimum requirements of this position may be viewed on the job description, located on the City's website - https://sjc.utah.gov/502/Job-Descriptions. To request accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the City's EEO Program Manager at 801-254-3742 ext. 1852.

It is the policy of the City of South Jordan to provide equal employment opportunity in City government for all persons; to prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy genetics, or disability.