Legal Secretary 26-25

Illinois Attorney General • Peoria, IL

33d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs responsible legal secretarial and clerical work requiring a basic knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures. This role involves typing various legal documents, managing case preparation, proofreading, screening public inquiries, scheduling appointments, arranging travel and accommodations, and maintaining detailed files.

Requirements

• Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of 2 years legal secretarial or business college and 1 year secretarial experience OR high school graduate (GED) and 3 years secretarial experience 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 which includes bending, stretching, stooping, and lifting of up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to operate automated office machines and equipment.
• Attendance is an essential function of this position.

Nice To Haves

• Prior training or work experience on PC specializing in Word Perfect preferred.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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