Legal Secretary - Front Desk Clerk

Franklin County • Union, MO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides administrative support to Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys; completes various clerical duties; Answering of the phones daily, efficiently, and accurately enters applications for charges, and processing of criminal court documents.

Requirements

• High School diploma and/or GED equivalent
• Must pass a background check
• Knowledge of County and Department policies and procedures
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Skills in communicating clearly both verbally and in writing
• Skills in preparing various legal documents and correspondence
• Skills in answering of a public phone and communicating properly
• Skills in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years of experience as a legal secretary or assistant is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Receives and enters applications for charges; enters necessary data into correct computer systems; scans documents; reviews applications to ensure all necessary documents are included, orders additional documents as needed; e-files charges for the attorney and all necessary documents for this case as needed.
• Answers incoming calls; responds to inquiries; redirects the calls to appropriate staff as needed. Provides back-up to other staff during absences.
• Receives and enters payments for bad check cases, restitution, and delinquent taxes.
• Sorts through incoming mail daily and does rounds for the office.
• Performs other duties as assigned to them.

Benefits

• paid vacation
• paid holidays
• health insurance
• enrollment in the Missouri Local Government Employee Retirement System (MOLAGERS)
• enrollment in the County Employees Retirement Fund (CERF) pension plan
• life insurance
• flexible spending
• AFLAC
• vision insurance
• dental plan
• a deferred compensation savings plan through the County Employees Retirement Fund (CERF 457)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED