Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Dallas, TX

Government

Dallas, TX

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Dallas, TX

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

JOB TITLE: Legal Secretary - Public Defender

EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program. Three (3) years of work related experience or 45 hours of college credit or a combination of the two.

SALARY: Minimum salary of per hour, with a maximum salary of per hour.

LOCATION: Public Defender's office in Dallas, TX, United States.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Provide routine secretarial support for a unit of attorneys.
- Utilize computer knowledge to create forms and documents.
- Screen telephone calls and compile routine data.
- Organize and maintain files and calendars.
- Work with minimal supervision and rely on experience and judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist attorneys with follow-up calls, retrieving documentation and evidence, and drafting legal correspondence and documents.
- Serve as a liaison for the department by greeting visitors, screening calls, and taking messages.
- Enter and maintain case and statistical data and generate reports.
- Maintain filing system and handle a variety of legal documents.
- Provide assistance to attorneys with tasks such as copying and filing.
- Offer limited support with computer and software related issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three (3) years of work related experience or 45 hours of college credit.
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
- Ability to type 50 wpm.
- Must be able to pass required skills test(s) determined by the Elected Official or Department Head.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships while maintaining confidentiality.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- May require prolonged sitting, standing, and ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted.

If you are a detail-oriented individual with strong communication and organizational skills, this may be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now to join our team as a Legal Secretary for the Public Defender's office in Dallas, TX.

H1: Legal Secretary - Public Defender in Dallas, TX
H2: Routine Secretarial Support for Attorneys

Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys with follow-up calls, retrieving documentation and evidence, and drafting legal correspondence and documents.
- Serve as a liaison for the department by greeting visitors, screening calls, and taking messages.
- Enter and maintain case and statistical data and generate reports.
- Maintain filing system and handle a variety of legal documents.
- Provide assistance to attorneys with tasks such as copying and filing.
- Offer limited support with computer and software related issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three (3) years of work related experience or 45 hours of college credit.
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
- Ability to type 50 wpm.
- Must be able to pass required skills test(s) determined by the Elected Official or Department Head.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships while maintaining confidentiality.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:
- May require prolonged sitting, standing, and ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted.

Salary Information:
- Minimum salary of per hour, with a maximum salary of per hour.

Organization:
- Join our team at the Public Defender's office in Dallas, TX.

Job Description:
- Provide routine secretarial support for a unit of attorneys.
- Utilize computer knowledge to create forms and documents.
- Screen telephone calls and compile routine data.
- Organize and maintain files and calendars.
- Work with minimal supervision and rely on experience and judgment.

Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program.
- Three (3) years of work related experience or 45 hours of college credit or a combination of the two.

Apply Now:
- If you are a detail-oriented individual with strong communication and organizational skills, apply now to join our team as a Legal Secretary for the Public Defender's office in Dallas, TX.