Law Office - Legal Secretary

Posted Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Expires Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 9:59 AM

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.

* Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call  or email (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

Open:
July 8, 2026

Close:
July 22, 2026

Job Title:
Legal Secretary

Department:
Law Office

Reports To:
Director

Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk – Full Time

Salary:
Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits

Requisition: 920

Provides office support to the attorneys and other staff in the department including the preparation of legal briefs, memos and other correspondence.

• Answers department’s phones, takes messages, and greets visitors. Routes and logs incoming and outgoing mail. Indicates action required and follows up to assure prompt response or action. Prepares and distributes mail in a timely manner. Prepares overnight packages and schedules pick-up. Prepares certified mailings and tracks return receipts and files appropriately when returned. Delivers items to nearest Post Office or Fed Ex locations when needed.
• Transcribes documents including correspondence and legal documents.
• Arranges and maintains the Law Office calendar. Coordinates scheduling of meetings for Law Office and makes courtesy calls to all parties prior to meeting. Develops and distributes agenda for said meetings. Takes and publishes meeting notes, including action items. Tracks action items for the Director and reports status as requested.
• Manages and routes internal Tribal documents, including agenda request forms, Resolutions, check requests, purchase orders, time sheets, budget modifications, etc.
• Maintains digital and hard copy records and files on site and in archives. Has primary responsibility for numerous records and files and is expected to keep them up-to-date on a daily basis.
• Acts as the information center for all computer needs of the Law Office and coordinates updates, repairs, training and equipment needs with Technologies. Contacts printer vendor for supplies.
• Maintains accurate data and case statistics and monitors to ensure compliance with grants awarded for the benefit of the office.
• Works with and maintains strict confidentiality in all matters.
• Takes direction from Lead Legal Secretary and Director
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Associates degree in a related field or high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two years of related administrative/office experience and/or training required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Tribal experience preferred.

Intermediate experience and knowledge using word processing and spreadsheets (i.e. Word for Windows, Excel, Access, etc.) is required.

Employee must demonstrate the ability to interact tactfully and positively with Tribal members, all levels of staff and management. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common professional journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from staff and regulatory agencies. Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

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