0000006011.Legal Secretary.Public Defender

Dallas County • Dallas, TX

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides routine secretarial support for a unit of attorneys to ensure completion of their work in an efficient and conscientious manner. Utilizes computer knowledge to create forms for documents that are used repeatedly, screens telephone calls, compiles routine data in established formats, organizes and maintains all files and calendars. Works with minimal supervision and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program.
• Three (3) years of work related experience or 45 hours of college credit or a combination of the two.
• Ability to type 50 wpm, with proficiency in using word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, organize and process work and establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and the general public while maintaining confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish-speaking ability is preferred.
• Experience handling CPS and juvenile cases is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists attorneys by making follow-up calls on their cases, retrieving documentation and evidence and drafting legal correspondence and documents utilizing standardized formats.
• Serves as a liaison for the department: greets, screens and routes visitors and incoming calls, takes messages and/or answers routine inquiries.
• Enters and maintains case and statistical data and generates related reports.
• Maintains filing system, including receiving, filing, sorting, verifying and routing a variety of legal documents.
• Assists attorneys with tasks such as making copies, delivering correspondence, filing papers with the courts and maintaining office supplies.
• Provides limited assistance to attorneys regarding computer and/or software related issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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