Legal Assistant

Job overview

The Legal Assistant role is onsite in Sells, AZ. The posting lists an annual salary of $62,067.20. The position supports a legal office serving the Tohono O’odham Nation and requires knowledge of the Nation’s culture, customs, and traditions. The assistant helps attorneys manage legal matters by researching and preparing materials, tracking cases and deadlines, maintaining files, and coordinating information for court proceedings. The role supports accurate and timely legal-office operations and may coordinate clerical staff depending on assignment.

What you'll do

• Compile legal documents and case information
• track cases, deadlines, and status
• research and prepare legal materials
• compose and finalize legal documents and correspondence
• organize case files and enter information into databases
• file and track documents through court systems
• manage attorney calendars
• support administrative procedures and reporting
• screen calls and correspondence
• coordinate clerical staff when delegated
• travel long distances within the Nation’s boundaries as required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

legal assistant

sells az

tohono o'odham nation

legal research

court proceedings

case files

legal documents

calendar management

notary commission

$62,067.20/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an associate degree in a legal field or paralegal certificate plus three years of law-office experience, or five years of directly related law-office experience without a degree or certificate. Must type 60 WPM, obtain a Notary Public Commission, and maintain a valid driver’s license.

About the employer

Tohono O'odham Nation is hiring for this role. Industry: Legal Counsel and Prosecution. Sector: 92.