Legal Secretary

Responsibilities

• Performs responsible legal secretarial and clerical work requiring a basic knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures.
• Types memoranda, depositions, pleadings, motions, rulings, pre‑hearing reports, orders, petitions, briefs and vouchers.
• Plans, schedules, initiates and performs the clerical processing necessary for preparation of cases by staff attorneys.
• Proofreads documents.
• Receives and screens public by telephone and in person.
• Makes appointments.
• Arranges for transportation, accommodations and conferences.
• Types attorneys' case reports and legal manuscripts and revises as necessary.
• Composes and types correspondence involving application of policy as well as general or routine matters.
• Maintains detailed files.

• Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of 2 years legal secretarial or business college.
• 1 year secretarial experience or high school graduate (GED).
• 3 years secretarial experience or related experience preferably in a legal services environment or 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 of up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to operate automated office machines and equipment (prior training or work experience on PC specializing in Word Perfect preferred).
• Attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Position requires in office attendance.