Legal Secretary 26-44

Illinois Attorney General • Chicago, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs responsible legal secretarial and clerical work requiring a basic knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures. Types memoranda, depositions, pleadings, motions, rulings, pre-hearing reports, orders, petitions, briefs, vouchers, attorneys' case reports, legal manuscripts, and correspondence; proofreads documents and revises manuscripts as necessary. Plans, schedules, initiates, and performs clerical processing to prepare cases for staff attorneys. Receives and screens the public by telephone and in person, makes appointments, arranges transportation, accommodations, and conferences, and maintains detailed files. The position requires in-office attendance, and attendance is an essential function.

Requirements

• Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two years of legal secretarial or business college and one year of secretarial experience; or high school graduation (GED) and three years of secretarial or related experience, preferably in a legal services environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Physical ability to file and duplicate information, including bending, stretching, stooping, and lifting up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to operate automated office machines and equipment.
• Attendance is an essential function of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Prior training or work experience on a PC specializing in WordPerfect.

Responsibilities

• Type memoranda, depositions, pleadings, motions, rulings, pre-hearing reports, orders, petitions, briefs, and vouchers.
• Plan, schedule, initiate, and perform clerical processing necessary for case preparation by staff attorneys.
• Proofread documents.
• Receive and screen the public by telephone and in person.
• Make appointments and arrange transportation, accommodations, and conferences.
• Type attorneys' case reports and legal manuscripts and revise them as necessary.
• Compose and type correspondence involving policy applications as well as general or routine matters.
• Maintain detailed files.
• Attend work in the office.

What This Job Offers

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