Legal Secretary – City Attorney's Office

City of Aurora•Lancaster, SC

20d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Secretary performs routine secretarial duties related to the preparation and processing of legal documents for the Criminal Justice Division of the City Attorney’s Office.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
At least three (3) years related technical and administrative support experience.
General office procedures.
Legal terminology.
Legal forms.
Personal computers including related word processing software applications.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Typing at a minimum rate of 50 net words per minute.
The use of personal computers including related word processing software.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Attorneys, court personnel, employees, citizens, and elected officials.
Multi-task ability to effectively manage multiple projects with deadlines.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
Prioritize work.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a legal office preferred.

Responsibilities

Types a variety of legal documents including correspondence, memoranda, legal pleadings, briefs, forms, motions and reports
Performs data entry on a Linux Environment/Computer System
Gathers data and creates statistical reports
Initiates, develops, maintains, and closes legal case filings
Utilizes Colorado Bureau of Investigations software (NCIC/CCIC & DMV searches)
Orders and obtains various legal case related documents for Attorneys
Processes legal case paperwork from incarcerated defendants, warrants, State Motor Vehicle, CCIC/NCIC, process servers, and court personnel
Files legal documents and correspondence
Communicates by telephone, Microsoft teams or e-mail with Defense Attorneys, the public, court/law enforcement personnel, other agencies, and officials
Prepares and processes dockets, witness lists, personal service, and subpoenas
Requests police body worn cameras, various forms of digital evidence, and police property for case preparation
Prepares and/or cancels WRITS for in custody Defendant transports and requests interpreter services for future court settings
Maintains legal library and electronic records
Works with electronic case management and e-discovery systems
Performs additional duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
Light rail station minutes away
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces
Rich benefits package with low employee costs
Generous paid-time-off program (Vacation, Sick and Personal leaves)
Retirement pension plan
Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community
Growing city and employee population
Expansive perk benefits such as free Recreation Center Membership, wellness programs, tuition assistance, career advancement, performance bonus programs, etc.
On-site fitness center and wellness programs
Remote work opportunities