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Description

A local government agency is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its legal department on a full-time, contract-to-hire basis. This position provides day-to-day legal and administrative support to attorneys handling municipal matters such as code enforcement, subpoenas, court petitions, public records requests, and litigation file management. The ideal candidate will bring at least one year of recent experience working in a city, county, or other public agency and will understand the internal processes, department structures, and workflows of a local government environment. While prior legal assistant experience is preferred, the agency is open to training the right candidate on more advanced legal tasks and systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong public agency experience who is looking to expand their legal skill set in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

+ Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys, including document preparation and filing

+ Draft and circulate legal notices, summons, and related materials for administrative hearings

+ Coordinate hearing logistics, including court reporter scheduling and documentation prep

+ Assist with subpoena responses and public records request coordination across departments

+ Conduct basic legal research and locate relevant statutes, municipal codes, and case law

+ Prepare legal petitions and supporting documents for attorney review and court submission

+ Draft misdemeanor complaints for municipal code violations and arrange court dates

+ Maintain litigation files, calendars, legal library resources, and attorney CLE tracking

+ Process internal department forms, including procurement, payroll, and budget tracking

+ Draft correspondence, reports, and administrative materials for internal and council use

+ Serve as a liaison for legal inquiries from internal departments and the public

+ Perform related duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Qualifications

+ At least 1 year of recent and relevant experience working in a city, county, or other public agency setting

+ Familiarity with government workflows, interdepartmental communication, and administrative processes

+ Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage sensitive legal documents

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to learn internal legal and municipal systems

+ High school diploma or equivalent required; paralegal certificate or college degree preferred

+ Ability to report onsite in San Rafael, CA, five days a week

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience working in a legal department, city attorney’s office, or supporting government attorneys

+ Familiarity with subpoena handling, public records law (e.g., PRA), Pitchess motions, and municipal code enforcement

+ Prior experience preparing legal notices, petitions, or complaints for a government agency

+ Strong written communication skills and experience managing legal calendaring

+ Comfort handling confidential material and working across multiple departments

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