Posting number: 26SEP3326 O
Department: Office of the City Attorney
Job classification: Legal Secretary
Posting type: Open
Categories: Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Data Entry, Legal
This posting is limited to the first 100 applications received.
When that number is reached the posting will be automatically removed.
The city of Las Vegas is accepting applications to create an eligible list for the position of Legal Secretary. This position performs confidential legal secretarial duties including preparing and processing a variety of legal documents, such as warrants, agreements, notices, orders, affidavits, motions, power of attorney, estate planning documents, healthcare directives, and briefs; receiving and communicating messages; calendaring; and data entry.
Receives general supervision from higher-level professional, supervisory or management staff.
A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas. The examination for this recruitment will be a written examination, weighted 100%, and will be used to place candidates on the eligible list.
You must score 70% or higher on the examination to be place on the eligible list. The eligible list will remain in effect for a period of 6 months from the date of certification and may be extended for a period of up to 2 years.
Written Test Date: October 27, 2026 at 9:00AM and/or 1:00PM
Study guides are not available for this particular test. Examination content will be based on the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this job posting.
Applicants who are selected for the written test will be notified by email AFTER the application closing date.
Final candidate selection will include list placement and may include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Some positions may require preliminary background checks. The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and/ or future openings which may include part-time or full-time positions.
Applications submitted without the required typing certificate will be incomplete and not considered.
We will accept a 5 minute timed typing certificate of 60 NET words per minute from (click on the following link) FreeTypingGame.Net
You MUST attach a copy of a typing certificate to this application which demonstrates your ability to type 60 net words per minute. The certificate must be dated no more than 1 (one) year prior to the date of your application for this position. The certificate must show that the test was administered for 5 (five) minutes or more and indicate the (1) gross words per minute, (2) number of errors, and (3) net words per minute
Three years of increasingly responsible legal clerical experience.
Equivalent to graduation from high school; specialized legal secretarial training is desirable.
Must type 60 net words per minute as demonstrated by a typing certificate dated no more than one year prior to the date of hire.
May require possession of valid Notary Public Certification.
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
Personal computer operations and common office software including word processing, spreadsheet, email and other related applications at an intermediate level.
Customer service techniques, both in person and on the telephone.
Terminology, forms, documents, format and procedures used in legal secretarial work.
Procedures and practices involved in composing, processing and filing a variety of legal documents.
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Business letter writing.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations and ordinances.
Operating a variety of modern office equipment including computer equipment.
Performing competently in the use of spreadsheet, email and other pertinent software applications.
Performing responsible legal secretarial work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
Understanding the organization and operation of the city and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
Understanding, interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures.
Interpreting, applying and explaining city, department and division policies and procedures.
Meeting critical deadlines.
Managing multiple assignments.
Working independently with minimal supervision.
Producing written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Core Workforce Competencies
Professionalism – Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful and positive.
Effective Communication – Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner.
Customer Focus – Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and/or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values.
Adaptability – Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands.
Problem Solving – Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions and outcomes.
Productive Partnerships – Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others.
Technical and Safety Expertise – Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill and ability in a technical (job) area.
The city of Las Vegas was founded on May 15, 1905 and is home to 678,922 residents. The largest city in Nevada, Las Vegas is governed by Mayor Shelley Berkley and six city council members. City Manager Mike Janssen, who was appointed by the city council, oversees administrative duties and the city’s more than 3,000 employees.
Covering 133 square miles, the city of Las Vegas is building a world-class destination to showcase the best in arts, culture, entertainment and medicine by expanding the revitalization of downtown Las Vegas with projects like the World Market Center and Symphony Park. To create and encourage new development and redevelopment throughout the city, work is being done to increase and diversify the city’s economy and create jobs through business attraction, retention and expansion programs.
Beyond the glitz and glamour, there is another Las Vegas for residents that is vibrant, affordable, economically and ethnically diverse and progressive where citizens feel safe, enjoy their neighborhoods and can access their city government. The city offers more than 85 beautiful parks, in addition to 10 public golf courses and 12 swimming pools for residents and visitors alike.
The city also continues to make strides towards becoming one of the most sustainable cities in the world, focusing efforts on conserving water and energy, recycling and building city facilities to standards that have the least impact on the environment.
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