Legal Secretary, Child Support Enforcement, Champaign, #26-31

Illinois Attorney General • Champaign, IL

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs responsible legal secretarial and clerical work requiring a basic knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures. Prepares and processes legal documents, supports staff attorneys with case preparation, handles correspondence and public inquiries, schedules appointments and conferences, and maintains detailed files. The position requires in-office attendance.

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; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Related experience is preferably in a legal services environment.
• 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.
• Must attend work in the office.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Types memoranda, depositions, pleadings, motions, rulings, pre-hearing reports, orders, petitions, briefs, and vouchers.
• Plans, schedules, initiates, and performs clerical processing necessary to prepare cases for staff attorneys.
• Proofreads documents.
• Receives and screens members of the public by telephone and in person.
• Makes appointments and arranges transportation, accommodations, and conferences.
• Types attorneys’ case reports and legal manuscripts and revises them as necessary.
• Composes and types correspondence involving policy application as well as general or routine matters.
• Maintains detailed files.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree