Legal Assistant I/II
Salary
$29.15 - $42.96 Hourly
Location
311 Vernon Street, Roseville
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
202600177
Department
City Attorney
Division
CAO City Attorney
Opening Date
07/21/2026
Closing Date
8/4/2026 12:00 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants
300
Bargaining Unit
Confidential
Description
Help us build a future, one case at a time!
Join our team as a
LEGAL ASSISTANT
The job posting is open until August 4, 2026, 12:00 P.M. OR the first 300 applicants.
Join the City of Rosevilles City Attorney department as a Legal Assistant to take on challenging and rewarding work within our municipal law office, supporting the Citys internal legal team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where youll work independently, and are ready to contribute to a high performing team, we want to hear from you! Grounded by our Citys core values, the legal team fosters an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity and a winning mindset.
With market competitive compensation and great benefits like deferred compensation savings plans, a 9/80 flexible work schedule, and tuition reimbursement, the City of Roseville strives to offer a total compensation package to enhance your physical and emotional wellness and financial future. Apply today!
What the City of Roseville Offers:
The current opening is a regular, benefitted, and full-time position, and the list may be utilized to fill future regular, temporary, or limited-term vacancies in the City for the duration of the list. The normal work schedule is 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with the option to work a flexible 9/80 work schedule.
The City of Roseville is committed to a diverse workforce. We are engaged in understanding the needs and backgrounds of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, as we believe this produces the best results for our community.
Examples of Duties
For a complete list and example of duties, please click HERE.
Minimum Qualifications
Legal Assistant I
Experience:
AND
Training:
AND
License or Certificate:
Legal Assistant II
Experience:
AND
Training:
AND
License or Certificate
Supplemental Information
All employment applications must be submitted online at the City of Roseville CAREER PAGES only.
Per City of Roseville practice, applicants are permitted to submit an employment application for a specific recruitment no more than once within any 90-day period.
Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questions page.
The City of Roseville defines "accredited college or university" as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation.
Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.
The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:
SELECTION PROCESS:
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant's experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.
Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.
Some positions require the clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. The City may appoint candidates to positions prior to clearing the extensive Police Department background check, and in those circumstances the candidate will be advised in advance that security access in the information technology systems will be limited to non-PD related systems until PD clearance is received, and if the candidate ultimately does not clear the PD background it will result in release from City service without appeal rights, in accordance with Personnel Rules 3.04.050.
THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the Citys benefits, visit our website here. Benefits currently include:
GENERAL BENEFITS:
A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to the Citys temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.
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Your response to the supplemental questions 1, 3-7, the applicants education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula. Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information. This experience must also be described in the "Work Experience" section of this application. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your "Work Experience" section in the application will not be scored. I understand and agree with the above instructions.
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Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work? If so, please list below which ones.
03
Please select below the response that best represents your training and education.
04
Select the option below that best represents your professional experience in providing responsible clerical and administrative support.
05
Do you possess experience working for a public agency (local, state, federal government, etc.) or for a legal/law office environment?
06
Do you possess work experience processing subpoenas or Public Records Act requests?
07
Please select any or all applications that you have utilized with previous employment experiences.
08
Describe your experience working in a professional office environment in 250 words or less.
Required Question
Employer City of Roseville (CA)
Address 311 Vernon Street
Roseville, California, 95678
Phone 916-774-5475
Website http://www.roseville.ca.gov