Legal Secretary I/II, Grade N15/N16
About The Position
The Montgomery County Government Office of the County Attorney is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary. This role involves providing legal advice and representation to County departments, agencies, and employees, as well as legal defense for cases involving Montgomery County and other governmental entities. The office handles a wide variety of legal matters. The salary range for this position is $57,099 - $92,266, with the anticipated hiring range depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience. The position may be underfilled as a Legal Secretary I, Grade N15, with the potential for a non-competitive promotion to Legal Secretary II, Grade N16, upon meeting full performance and minimum requirements.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Outlook and Word
- Extensive experience with Legal Files (a case management software)
- Ability to consistently follow established procedures, maintain charts and spreadsheets, and process reports
- A commitment to professionalism, ethics, and client service
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also demonstrating initiative and self-motivation
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with various courts and their filing procedures
- Experience drafting legal documents
- Attention to detail and strong proofreading skills
- If filled at Legal Secretary II, Grade N16: Three (3) years of legal secretarial experience.
- If filled at Legal Secretary I, Grade N15: Two (2) years of legal secretarial experience.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of various court systems and experience with case filings in those courts
- Experience using Microsoft Outlook and Word and Excel
- Organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively and on a team
- Ability to deal with people effectively in difficult high stress circumstances
- Extensive experience proofreading/editing legal documents
- Knowledge of Legal Files case management software system
- Experience following established procedures to update charts and spreadsheets
Responsibilities
- Preparing and filing court documents in a timely manner
- Creating, maintaining, and closing matters in Legal Files (a case management software)
- Updating various reports and charts in Excel and Word
- Scheduling meetings and depositions, both via Teams and in person, using the Outlook calendar for assigned attorneys
- Process property damage claims
- Process invoices
- Serve as a back-up secretary to additional attorneys on an intermittent basis
Benefits
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
- Hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
