Legal Assistant III - Natural Resources

Legal Assistant III \- Natural Resources

FT / PT Status – Full\-Time

Salary – $19\.52 \- $41\.68 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In\-Office – In\-Office / On\-Site

Recruiter – Hannah Maher \| hannahmaher@agutah.gov \| 801\-366\-0300

Application Deadline – 4/27/2026

Key Responsibilities

Legal Assistant III \- Natural Resources

The Office of the Attorney General has an opening for a Legal Assistant III in the Natural Resources Division. This position is a senior\-level role that acts as the lead support staff and is responsible for performing various legal secretarial duties for the Division. These include preparing legal documents, scheduling trial calendars, collecting and organizing data and exhibits related to litigation, and providing additional support to attorneys and paralegals as required to facilitate legal services for several state agencies. Incumbents are also responsible for providing more complex legal secretary services and managing the administrative tasks for the Division.

This position may be filled as a Legal Assistant II or III.

Responsibilities:

• Types and prepares reports or other written materials from source documents, transcription, etc.
• Prepares and/or processes documents; reviews for accuracy and completeness; updates information and/or evaluate against policy; compares elements for consistency or logical relationships, etc.
• Edits written material for accuracy, format, and arrangement of material.
• Files documents with courts and assists in trial preparation.
• Collects data and reviews research materials, determines accuracy and validity of sources and appropriateness for use.
• Maintains calendars, schedules and coordinates appointments.
• Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials.
• Receives calls and/or greets visitors, takes and relays messages, responds to requests for information; provides information or directs caller/visitor to appropriate individual.
• Maintains and/or creates files or record keeping systems. Sorts, labels, files and retrieves documents, or other materials.
• Manages and maintains office supply inventory.
• Reserves rooms for various meetings and appointments; reserves vehicles from motor pool for instate travel purposes.
• Organizes office parties, events, and meetings; orders catering when appropriate.
• Provide support for attorneys generally and fulfill various requests as needed.
• Assist with the interviewing, hiring, and onboarding process.
• Processes reimbursements for the Division.

Qualifications

(includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)

• formats for a variety of legal documents
• legal processes and procedures
• legal terminology
• use computer word processing software
• arrange, coordinate, or schedule time and details
• establish, organize and/or maintain files
• assemble, sort, and/or distribute documents, supplies, and/or materials/items
• plan, organize and prioritize time and workload in order to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines
• enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in either written or electronic form
• court/hearing, rules, records, procedures and protocol
• organize information in a clear and concise manner
• use automated software applications
• follow written and/or oral instructions
• compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, verify, or process information or data
• principles, practices and procedures of an office environment
• speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally
• record messages from verbal information received by telephone conversation or personal contact
• communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
• review and/or edit documents for accuracy and completeness
• grammar, spelling and punctuation
• find, gather and collect information or data
• research methods, techniques, and/or sources of information
• deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
• applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures

About the Role

Location –

1594 West North Temple

Salt Lake City, UT, 84116

United States

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required –

Schedule Code – AG \- Employees at the Attorney General's Office

Why You Should Join Our Team

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

* Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well\-established organization.

* Career Growth:Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.

* Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.

* Supportive Work Environment:Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801\) 957\-9390\.