Legal Secretary

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of full-time, paid legal and related secretarial experience.

OR

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Talent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of:

○    the form and content of legal forms and documents.

○    legal terminology, spelling and basic legal research.

○    business English, arithmetic, punctuation and grammar.

○    standard office practices and procedures.

○    basic personal computer equipment and Microsoft Office functions.

                       ○          confidentiality of attorney client communication and attorney work product.

                       ○          excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to:

○   type from rough draft or clear copy.

○    independently prepare and assemble entire briefs and other legal documents.

○    secure and copy docket entries.

○    utilize case reports, opinions, decisions, docket entries and texts in copying pertinent material in the preparation of briefs and pleadings.

           ○   use a computer and software effectively.

○    perform moderately varied arithmetic computations and tabulations accurately with reasonable speed.

                       ○          understand and carry out written and oral directions.

○          establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.