Job Posting

Angie Sanchez

Position Title

Legal Administrative Assistant

Employer Name

Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians

Location (City, State or Remote)

Oakhurst, CA

Job Description/Main Duties

Prepares Motions, Resolutions, and Ordinances.

  • Perform support to the Attorney General and the legal department in a legal setting.
  • Prepare and format correspondence, legal documentation, and legal papers.
  • Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence.
  • Ensure compliance with legal regulations.
  • Respond to inquiries and redirect when necessary.
  • Conduct legal research and/or analysis when needed.
  • Schedule meetings and arrange conference or meeting rooms.
  • Prioritize and determine matters of top priority and handle accordingly.
  • Exercise discretion and professionalism when relating sensitive internal and external matters and willing to sign a confidentiality agreement.
  • Must have knowledge of legal documents including pleadings, contracts, and associated ancillary documents.
  • Assist in communication directives, instructions, and assignments to attorneys and department staff.
  • Maintain and update electronic and hard copy databases and tracking systems.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications and Desired or Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree in legal studies or related field OR equivalent work experience.
  • Candidate must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a legal administrative assistant.
  • Knowledge of constitution, legal terminology, regulations and court system.
  • Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, etc.).
  • Requires excellent organizational, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Must have valid driver’s license with no restrictions.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive background check.
  • Preferred Experience:
  • Candidate must have completed or currently be enrolled in an ABA approved Paralegal Certificate Program.
  • Experience in Cultural matters, ICWA matters, Guardianships, Garnishments, Torts, and knowledge of all aspects of Indian law preferred.
  • Legal files and software suites preferred.

Salary Range

$45,000 – $50,000

Closing Date

March 5, 2025

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