Legal Administrative Assistant (Part Time)

the South Dakota State Government • Pierre, SD

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position with the Office of the Attorney General. This position provides administrative support for the Office of Attorney General. It provides secretarial/clerical duties using legal terminology, procedures and documents which includes: obtaining and providing information by telephone and in person in a professionally and courteously; maintaining composure, professionalism, efficiency, and accuracy during periods of peak workload, frequent interruptions, and changing priorities; greeting office guests in person in a professional, courteous, and exceptional customer-service; adapting established procedures to meet operational needs; typing, proofing, and/or finalizing confidential and sensitive letters, memo, legal documents and legal forms; other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience with secretarial and administrative support duties
• Dependable, friendly, approachable and positive attitude
• Ability to conduct themselves in a professional manner with the public and in an office environment
• Excellent telephone etiquette
• Independent work habits that keep them on track
• Ability to accomplish tasks without direct supervision
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures
• Excellent spoken and written English grammar
• Skills to use Microsoft Office products effectively
• Skills to use office technology, computerized information systems, and standard office software used to support administrative operations
• Type at a minimum of 60 words per minute
• Ability to work independently on assignments with accuracy
• Pass a background investigation

Responsibilities

• Obtaining and providing information by telephone and in person in a professionally and courteously
• Maintaining composure, professionalism, efficiency, and accuracy during periods of peak workload, frequent interruptions, and changing priorities
• Greeting office guests in person in a professional, courteous, and exceptional customer-service
• Adapting established procedures to meet operational needs
• Typing, proofing, and/or finalizing confidential and sensitive letters, memo, legal documents and legal forms
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed