Legal Secretary 23-82

Posting number: 23-82

Department: Deputy Chief - Administration

Division: General Law

Job classification: Legal Secretary

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administrative Assistant, Legal

Summary

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.

Examples of duties

Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of 2 years legal secretarial or business college and 1year

secretarial experience or high school graduate (GED) and 3 years 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 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.

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