The City of North Las Vegas is excited to announce a recruitment for the position of Legal Assistant! Candidates will be notified of their status at various times throughout the recruitment process. Please thoroughly review the information and selection process outlined on this announcement.
NOTE TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Pursuant to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, non-probationary employees successfully completing the qualification assessment process will be placed on an eligibility list to be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to one hundred and twenty (120) days.
Subsequent vacancies during the life of the eligibility list may require participation in an additional selection interview. The selection interview will be weighted 100%, requiring a passing score of 70% in order to be considered for the subsequent position vacancy.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
For your application to be considered, you MUST:
- Fully complete an online application. Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this announcement (remember to hit “SUBMIT” at the end of your application).
- Shift work required. The schedule consists of Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday 6:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. You will be required to rotate with the other legal assistants and occasionally work Mondays from 5 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. every month. Schedule is subject to change based on the city’s needs.
- Pay considerations. The starting hourly pay for this position is $20.58 (step 1). All new employees hired for this position will start at step 1 of the range; no exceptions. Existing employees will receive increases as outlined by their bargaining agreement.
- Working Conditions – Works in a normal office environment where there is little or no physical discomfort associated with changes in weather or discomfort associated with noise and may be exposed to conditions such as fumes, odors, dust. Regular and timely attendance is required.
- Selection Process. Oral Panel Interview: 100% Passing Score 70%
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will need to be a high-level performer, be able to handle constant change of focus in different tasks assigned. The candidate will need to have dependability, reliability and responsibility timeliness, professionalism, willingness to learn, desire to streamline processes. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, strong customer service skills, computer knowledge, and the ability to communicate effectively.
The Role
The Legal Assistant provides technical or specialized office support requiring the regular use of independent judgment and initiative for the City Attorney’s Office. Incumbents learn and perform a variety of technical and/or specialized office support duties to the assigned department. This class is alternately staffed with Senior Legal Assistant and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency that meets the qualifications for the higher level class.
The full job description can be found by clicking the link: Legal Assistant
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent and two years of highly responsible office support experience including one year in a legal/law enforcement environment, preferably in a high-level public contact position.
- Prefer some continuing education in secretarial science, business or job-related.
Licenses and Certifications: (Depending upon area of assignment)
- NCIC Certification within 6 months of hire/reclassification.
- Must possess a valid state driver’s license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record with the ability to obtain appropriate Nevada state driver’s license within required time frame.
- Notary Public Certification may be required.
BACKGROUND PROCESS & PRE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for this position are subject to pre-employment screenings and employment is contingent upon these results. Pre-employment screenings may include, but are not limited to: local, state, and federal criminal history checks, and may require submission of fingerprints; drug screen.
BENEFITS AND PERKS:
(Many of our positions offer the following)
• 4-day, 36-hour workweek, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (May vary by position specific needs).
• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plan option, with affordable low cost alternative plans available.
• 13 paid holidays off annually.
• 3 weeks of annual leave accrued each year (up to applicable maximums).
• 3 weeks of sick leave accrued each year (up to applicable maximums).
• Employer-paid participation in the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS).
• Employer-paid Term Life and AD&D insurance for employees, plus dependent life insurance.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) Plan, which is a government deferred compensation plan similar to a 401(k) plan. It offers both pre-tax and after-tax savings and investment options.
• Annual merit increase program based on performance evaluations and/or contractual wage increases.
• Complimentary access to our fully equipped fitness center at City Hall.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING:
Candidates for this position are subject to a Pre-employment screening. Pre-employment screening includes but is not limited to: Local & State Criminal History Check; Federal Criminal History Check via submission of fingerprints; Drug screening.
This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.
Contact: Victor Figueroa at Figueroav@cityofnorthlasvegas.com