Introduction:
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.'s Office is currently seeking a Legal Secretary II to provide support to the Assistant Attorney Generals. This is a full-time position with the option to work remotely. The salary for this position ranges from $29,822 to $55,602 per year and is dependent on experience and qualifications. The job location is statewide, with openings available in multiple divisions, including Child and Family Protection Division. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a legal secretary or have completed a legal secretary/paralegal training program.
Job Duties:
- Prepare legal pleadings and documents necessary for cases on behalf of the client.
- Draft and type correspondence.
- Answer inquiries from clients, court personnel, and others regarding case activity and status.
- Coordinate and follow up on service of process.
- Enter all calendar events, deadlines, and case activities in case management database.
- Independently generate legal forms needed in all types of actions.
- Calendar court appearances, hearings, depositions, meetings, and other functions.
- Review incoming and outgoing correspondence and pleadings.
- Refer incoming correspondence and pleadings to appropriate attorney.
- Ensure that legal documents and enclosures are complete and in order.
- Make travel arrangements and complete necessary documentation for in-state and out-of-state travel.
- Open, maintain, and close files in accordance with office standards.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
- Knowledge of word processing programs, legal terminology, and legal forms.
- Understanding of the attorney/client relationship, including the need for confidentiality and discretion.
- Knowledge of court procedures and applicable time-frames.
- Extensive knowledge of court procedures and applicable time-frames.
- Knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques common to a modern law office.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with interruptions and adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to track and follow through on voluminous court actions in various states.
- Ability to utilize automated case management systems and follow office procedures for maintaining and tracking records.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and perform varied tasks and track multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Selective Preference(s):
- Ideal candidates will have extensive experience as a legal secretary or have completed a legal secretary/paralegal training program.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney General's Office are required to be fingerprinted and undergo a criminal background check.
- A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check.
- Factors such as age at the time of offense, age of offense, and the relationship between the offense and the job for which you apply will be considered.
Benefits:
The Attorney General's Office offers a comprehensive benefits package, including student loan assistance, sick leave, vacation with 10 paid holidays per year, health and dental insurance, retirement plans, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance. Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.
Retirement:
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
or email us at . Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation during the selection process by contacting the AG’s Human Resources Office at (602) 542-8056 or via email at . The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age in its programs, activities, or hiring and employment practices. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies should be directed to the Operations Division at 2005 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004, , .
H1: Legal Secretary II - Attorney General's Office
H2: Seeking Experienced Legal Secretary to Provide Support to Assistant Attorney Generals
Bullet Points:
- Full-time position with the option to work remotely.
- Salary ranges from $29,822 to $55,602 per year.
- Job location is statewide with openings available in multiple divisions.
- Ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a legal secretary or have completed a legal secretary/paralegal training program.
- Duties include preparing legal pleadings and documents, coordinating service of process, calendar management, and travel arrangements.
- Knowledge of word processing programs, legal terminology, and court procedures is required.
- Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills are essential.
- Comprehensive benefits package offered, including retirement plans and optional employee benefits.
- Pre-employment requirements include fingerprinting and criminal background check.
- Individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations during the selection process.
