Legal Secretary

Position Objective

The role of the Legal Secretary 2 is to provide secretarial support and professional and legal assistance to their assigned Deputy State’s Attorney.

• Prepare legal documents and correspondence at all levels of court cases.
• Assist attorney in trial preparation.
• Copy and make available all discovery materials.
• Answer phones.
• Create files and update information in the records management system.

• High school diploma or GED.
• No experience required; however, previous legal experience is preferred.

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• This position frequently remains stationary for long periods of time and needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine and printer.
• Must be able to move up to 20 pounds unassisted, and move 40 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively on telephone, in-person and in writing.

• Most work is performed indoors in an office where noise and interruptions often occur.
• Overtime hours may be required to meet project deadlines.
• Some travel may be required for training, meetings, and conferences.