What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary I or II - Bisbee position at Cochise County?
LEGAL SECRETARY I or II - BISBEE
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
CLASSIFIED: Position is subject to the provisions of the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law.
OPENS: Thursday, February 6, 2025
CLOSES: Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt and may close at any time.
CLOSES: Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt and may close at any time.
ANTICIPATED RATE OF PAY - $19.23 hourly plus a comprehensive benefits package to include membership in the Arizona State Retirement System.
PLEASE NOTE: All positions require a post-offer, pre-employment background screening.
LEGAL SECRETARY I
Under direct supervision performs paraprofessional work of routine difficulty in a variety of legal secretarial and office duties; performs related work as required or assigned.
LEGAL SECRETARY II
Under general supervision performs paraprofessional work of moderate difficulty in a variety of legal secretarial and office duties; performs related duties as required or assigned.
. As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.
LEGAL SECRETARY I
Answers and directs incoming calls; formats and types letters, memoranda, and various legal documents from copy, rough draft, and dictating machine; files documents with the appropriate court; files correspondence, memoranda, and other legal materials; processes and logs incoming documents; interviews petitioners; provides disclosure information to attorneys; maintains calendars.
LEGAL SECRETARY II
Formats and types letters, memoranda, and various legal documents from copy, rough draft and dictating machine; files documents with the appropriate court; prepares confidential and sensitive documents; composes letters and routine court pleadings for lawyers; processes and logs incoming documents; interviews petitioners; provides disclosure information to attorneys; maintains calendars. LEGAL SECRETARY I
High School Diploma or equivalent; one (1) year clerical office experience which includes the use of legal terminology; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License and the ability to be covered by county insurance; type 60 wpm.
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.
LEGAL SECRETARY II
High School Diploma or equivalent; three (3) years of experience as a legal secretary; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License and the ability to be covered by county insurance; type 60 wpm.
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered. LEGAL SECRETARY I
Some knowledge of:
- business English, spelling, punctuation, and grammatical usage;
- modern office practices, procedures, and equipment;
- legal terminology and legal forms.
Some skill in:
- the use of a typewriter, word processor, and the taking and transcribing of oral dictation;
- data collection through personal interviews;
- using simple arithmetic, addition, and subtraction;
- carrying out instructions furnished orally or in written forms;
- giving simple oral and written instructions to other persons.
- plan and carry out assignments with minimum supervision;
- maintain records and prepare reports;
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public;
- read, write and speak English;
- follow written and verbal instruction;
- communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
LEGAL SECRETARY II
Considerable knowledge of:
- legal terminology and legal forms.
Working knowledge of:
- business English, spelling, punctuation, and grammatical usage;
- modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
Working skill in:
- taking and transcribing of dictation;
- operating professional level word processing systems;
- data collection through personal interviews.
Ability to:
- plan and carry out assignments;
- give oral and written instruction;
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public;
- read, write and speak English;
- follow written and verbal instruction;
- communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
LEGAL SECRETARY I and II
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed under varying degrees of supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Requires travel to other county locations as needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, fine motor skills, ability to communicate.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for those that are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
Cochise County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $24,960 - $35,000
