Secretarial Assistant

Milwaukee County•Milwaukee, WI

4d•$20 - $30

About The Position

Interested in joining Milwaukee County? Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day. Miwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support, Combined Court Operations, Sheriff's Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors and those with Disabilities in Aging and Disability Services, and Veterans in Veterans Services. Our employees also remain committed to serving the cultural, human, recreational, and social needs of the entire community. Miwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936. For submitted application inquiries please contact [email protected]. Please note: an online application must be submitted for consideration. We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County! Secretarial Assistant – District Attorney Hourly Pay Rate $20.08 - $30.13 Closing Date: April 23, 2026, or upon receipt of the first 50 application submissions received Job Summary: Performs a variety of legal secretarial duties for district attorney teams and units in the criminal division.

Requirements

Current Wisconsin resident
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Three years of secretarial experience
Intermediate knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

Receive and screen phone calls. Assist with walk-ins, maintain office supplies and operate equipment. Sort, open, log, and distribute incoming mail to attorneys and file. Notify attorneys of upcoming motions and other urgent matters.
Enter cases in PROTECT, the District Attorney case management system. Review and analyze police reports to gather the necessary information to make the case entries and to verify accuracy of charges and statutes provided. Compile, review and print criminal records
Review and analyze legal documents to ensure proper formatting and meet filing requirements. Generate orders to produce, warrant requests and preliminary hearing notices and related legal documents; proofread and edit legal document.
Re-Issue of filed criminal cases referrals in PROTECT, the District Attorney case management system: consolidate multiple criminal case referrals at the discretion of an Assistant District Attorney.
Transcribe dictation, including briefs and motions and legal correspondence, jail calls, wiretaps, 9-1-1 calls, criminal complaints, and interviews of defendants and witnesses.
Review case entries in PROTECT database and files to ensure proper entry, preparation and disposition; and correct errors to maintain integrity of PROTECT database.
Other duties as assigned.

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