What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at Office of the State Appellate Defender?
The Office of the State Appellate Defender has an opening for a Legal Secretary with the Mt. Vernon office (5th District) with a start date of May 16, 2025.
The Office of the State Appellate Defender is committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion, while providing a congenial atmosphere, competitive compensation package and an excellent benefit plan. Details of benefits can be found at https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html
The Office of the State Appellate Defender is a state agency created by the State Appellate Defender Act (725 Illinois Compiled Statutes, Act 105). The principal function of the Office of the State Appellate Defender is to represent indigent persons on appeal in criminal cases when appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court, the Appellate Court or the Circuit Court.
The Office of the State Appellate Defender is nationally recognized for excellence in providing indigent criminal services. It is the policy of the Office of the State Appellate Defender that services shall not be denied due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, or disability. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Responsibilities will include: importing documents into a document storage system and electronic brief bank, preparation of form documents, data entry, scanning, filing, copying, as well as legal secretary responsibilities. This position is hybrid based with a start date of May 16, 2025.
Requirements: We are looking for people with a good attitude, an ability to follow instructions, a superior work ethic, ability to troubleshoot/problem solve and the ability to work well with others. Prior experience with any of the above listed tasks is preferred but not required. Knowledge of WordPerfect a plus.
The starting salary is between $44,490.00 - $54,890.00, depending on the candidate’s relevant experience.
If you think this job is for you: Submit Cover Letter and Resume no later than April 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM. Your cover letter should tell us why we should consider you for employment with our agency. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $44,490.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Mount Vernon, IL 62864 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $44,490 - $54,890