Legal Assistant - City of Dothan

CITY OF DOTHAN Personnel Department
126 North Saint Andrews Street
Dothan, AL 36303
https://www.dothan.org

INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF: Legal Assistant

SALARY: $21.78 – $34.84 hourly

CLOSING DATE: 5/29/2026

This position coordinates and provides administrative support for City Attorneys Office operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Graduation from standard senior high school or GED, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); and
  • Five (5) years recent experience working as a legal assistant in a law office handling both criminal and civil matters, with responsibility for supporting attorneys through a range of administrative and case-related tasks; and
  • Three (3) years recent experience conducting case review and legal research, with demonstrated ability to file documents in circuit, state, and federal court systems.
  • Three (3) years recent experience as a legal assistant in a municipal or government setting, supporting attorneys with administrative, legal, and case management tasks preferred.
  • Three (3) years recent experience using word processing software (ex. MS Word) preferred.
  • Possession of a current and valid certification in the following: NALA (National Association of Legal Assistants), NFPA (National Federation of Paralegal Associations), and NALS (National Association for Legal Support Professionals) preferred.
  • Graduation from an accredited* college or university with a degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Paralegal, or closely related field preferred.
    *Accredited through an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Applicants are required to successfully pass a typing test with a minimum score of 30 net words per minute. A typing test will be administered at the time of application (see City of Dothan’s Typing Test/Retest Policy)
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. (PBA 9/10/01)
  • May require the employee to be bondable.
  • Must maintain information confidentiality throughout employment.
  • An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.
  • Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 8/13/12)
  • Must meet the City of Dothan’s employment physical standard, which includes drug/alcohol testing.

APPLICATION / EXAMINATION:

Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on training and experience as documented on their application. This evaluation will comprise 100% of their final grade. Applicants with a disability who feel they need accommodation should contact the Personnel Department on or before the closing date.

For more detailed information and to apply go to the City of Dothan’s website at https://www.dothan.org and click on the employment link.