What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary - Rock Island- 25-13 position at Office of the Illinois Attorney General?
OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
POSTING #25-13
POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Legal Secretary
PERMANENT ASSIGNMENT: Deputy Chief of Staff, Administration
BUREAU SERVED: Child Support Enforcement
LOCATION: 705 – 44th Street, Suite A
Rock Island, IL 61202
POSITION SALARY RANGE: $50,004 - $63,720 annually
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs responsible legal secretarial and clerical work requiring a basic knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures; 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of 2 years legal secretarial or business college and1year 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 (prior training or work experience on PC specializing in Word Perfect preferred). Attendance is an essential function of this position.
HOURS OF WORK: 8:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. (Monday - Friday) Position requires in office attendance.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send resume with cover letter to:
Office of the Illinois Attorney General
Attn: Human Resources
500 South Second Street
Springfield, Illinois 62701
humanresources@ilag.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,004.00 - $63,720.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Rock Island , IL (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Rock Island , IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,004 - $63,720
