Job Title: Legal Secretary
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform responsible legal secretarial and clerical work requiring a basic knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures.
- Type various legal documents including memoranda, depositions, pleadings, motions, rulings, pre-hearing reports, orders, petitions, briefs, and vouchers.
- Plan, schedule, initiate, and perform clerical processing necessary for the preparation of cases by staff attorneys.
- Proofread documents to ensure accuracy.
- Receive and screen the public by telephone and in person, and make appointments.
- Arrange transportation, accommodations, and conferences for attorneys.
- Type attorneys' case reports and legal manuscripts and revise them as necessary.
- Compose and type correspondence involving the application of policy as well as general or routine matters.
- Maintain detailed files for cases and correspondence.
Education and Experience Information:
- Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of 2 years of legal secretarial or business college and 1-year secretarial experience, or
- High school graduate (GED) with 3 years of secretarial experience or related experience, preferably in a legal services environment, or
- An equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Physical ability to file and duplicate information, which includes bending, stretching, stooping, and lifting up to 15 pounds.
- Ability to operate automated office machines and equipment, with prior training or work experience on PC specializing in Word Perfect preferred.
- Attendance is an essential function of this position.
Salary Information:
- $48,384 - $61,608
Additional Information:
- Benefits include Health, Life, Dental, and Vision insurance, Pension and Deferred Compensation program, Commuter Savings, Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program, and Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holidays.
- Work hours are from 9:00 . to 5:00 ., Monday through Friday.
- Position requires in-office attendance.
- The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
