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Position: Legal
Secretary
Overview:
Working under the supervision of the Office Services Manager, a Legal
Secretary performs a variety of administrative duties. This is a
non-exempt level position, represented by the bargaining unit.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Prepare accurate and timely transcription, word processing projects
and court documents from various recorded mediums.
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Implement expungement services and serve as liaison between the
office and former clients.
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Train and orient staff members in the use of computer procedures,
office equipment, and how to access electronic forms and templates.
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Prepare, update and maintain legal documents in the form bank.
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Provide backup for Office Assistants as directed.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Must be proficient in MS word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and the
Internet.
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Must be able to type at least 50 words per minute.
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Must have good command of the English language; oral and written.
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Work requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing and
proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
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Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept
direction on given assignments.
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Some analytical ability is required in order to find solutions to
various administrative problems and prioritize work.
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Must have knowledge of secretarial, office administrative
procedures, and knowledge of use and operation of standard office
equipment, at a level generally acquired through 2+ years related
experience.
Education and/or Experience:
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High school diploma or GED.
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At least 2 years of general secretarial experience.
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Secretarial schooling or equivalent preferred but not required.
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Experience in dealing effectively with people of widely divergent
backgrounds.
Legal Secretary Annual Wage Scale:
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Start
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$22,714.64
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6 mos
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$23,649.34
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1 Yr
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$25,552.28
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2 Yrs
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$27,292.20
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3 Yrs
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$29,116.36
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4 Yrs
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$30,943.12
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5 Yrs
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$32,761.82
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6 Yrs
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$34,585.20
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Bi-weekly pay periods - A total of 26 paychecks per
year.
Application Process:
Note: Please have Adobe Reader®
version 6.0 or higher installed on your computer. You must submit
your application while online and within your web browser. Saving the
application to your computer and submitting it later will cause your
application to be rejected.
For consideration,
please complete and submit your application using our online application page. Before
contacting us, please consult our Adobe Acrobat help if you experience issues while
trying to access the online application page.
Questions? Email: jobs@mpdlaw.com
Incomplete application packages will not be considered
for initial interview. If you experience trouble obtaining any
application materials, please contact Human Resources at 503-225-9100.
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