Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Chicago, IL

Government

Chicago, IL

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Chicago, IL

Legal Staff

1-3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Secretary

Job Responsibilities:
- Perform responsible legal secretarial and clerical work requiring a basic knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures.
- Type memoranda, depositions, pleadings, motions, rulings, pre-hearing reports, orders, petitions, briefs, and vouchers.
- Plan, schedule, initiate, and perform the clerical processing necessary for preparation of cases by staff attorneys.
- Proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Receive and screen public interactions by telephone and in person.
- Make appointments and arrange for transportation, accommodations, and conferences.
- Type attorneys' case reports and legal manuscripts, revising as necessary.
- Compose and type correspondence involving application of policy as well as general or routine matters.
- Maintain detailed files and records.

Education and Experience Information:
- Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of 2 years of legal secretarial or business college and 1 year of 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

Benefits:
- Health, Life, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Pension and Deferred Compensation program
- Commuter Savings, Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holidays

Additional Information:
- Hours of work are from 9:00 . to 5:00 ., Monday through Friday.
- Position requires in-office attendance.