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The City of Overland Park has a full-time Executive Legal Assistant position available in the Law Department.
Responsibilities:
Provides secretarial/administrative support to the City Attorney and Law Department staff. Maintains files and records. Maintains and updates Municipal Codes on City’s website. Prepares contracts, ordinances, resolutions and related amendments. Assists in the preparation of the department budget, orders and tracks office supplies, and coordinates maintenance of office equipment. Acts as office receptionist. Coordinates travel arrangements, payments of dues and registrations for office staff. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
No City residency requirement.
Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.
Normal Work Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri.
Salary Range Grade D: $24.81 - $33.02 Per Hour
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Benefits: Full-time
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.
To view the full job description, please go to the City of Overland Park's Job Description page and search by title: Executive Legal Assistant - Civil Division.