Legal Secretary I/II
About The Position
Performs specialized secretarial work requiring knowledge of legal procedures, terminology, and legal documents. Performs complex and confidential secretarial assignments for two (2) or more City of Orlando attorneys. Work is of more than average difficulty and might be in a particular area of emphasis such as criminal law, litigation, real property (acquisition and disposition), labor and personnel, environmental regulation, construction matters, professional services, or contracts and leases, depending on the attorney assigned. The legal nature of work requires that all tasks be performed accurately and in strict conformance with established policies and procedures as well as court requirements. Employee is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment: in responding to inquiries from municipal employees, department managers, outside attorneys, and the general public; in personally addressing administrative matters which do not involve policy determinations; and in recognizing and immediately bringing priority matters to attorney's attention. Work is performed under attorney supervision.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate required.
- Must type 40 CWPM.
- Legal Secretary I: two (2) years of legal secretarial experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Legal Secretary II: four (4) years of legal secretarial experience required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Legal Secretary II: candidates must have two (2) years of legal secretarial experience, regardless of educational background, to qualify.
Responsibilities
- Performs specialized secretarial work requiring knowledge of legal procedures, terminology, and legal documents.
- Performs complex and confidential secretarial assignments for two (2) or more City of Orlando attorneys.
- Exercises initiative and independent judgment in responding to inquiries from municipal employees, department managers, outside attorneys, and the general public.
- Personally addresses administrative matters which do not involve policy determinations.
- Recognizes and immediately brings priority matters to attorney's attention.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
