lLegal Secretary III

Job Title*:

Legal Secretary III  

Pay Grade*:

S7/$35,986 - $46,305  

Section*:

Legal Administration  

Job Code:

0740 

Division*:

Headquarters  

FLSA/EEO:

Non-exempt/Para-professional 

Department*:

General Counsel  

 

 

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under minimum supervision, performs a variety of secretarial and clerical function for the Legal Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Receives assignments in the form of results expected, due dates and general procedures to be followed. Performs administrative special projects, reports spreadsheets, etc. as required. Types and edits written and recorded materials and court pleadings from handwritten copy or from Dictaphone. Maintains court calendar and tickler system. Copies, mails, files written and recorded materials including trial and administrative records for appeals and hearings. Organizes workflow and prioritizes and monitors court calendars. Performs secretarial services and works with other clerical staff inside and outside the Legal Department through daily contact. Answers in-coming calls and maintains message system. Responds to routine inquiries and refers more difficult matters to appropriate personnel. Maintains files as necessary. Provides secretarial assistance to attorneys and paralegals as requested to include correspondence, files, telephones, and visitors.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the below stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.Associates degree in Business Administration, Legal studies or related field. Six (6) years specialized legal secretary training and experience with a minimum of three (3) years in litigation. Proficient using Personal Computer (PC) to include software application such as Windows, spreadsheet, database and word processing. Ability to type 50 words per minute. Proficient with office equipment such as copier, typewriter, dictaphone, calculator, facsimile, Analytical skill to find solutions to complex administrative problems and ability to read complex materials and concentrate on details. Interpersonal skill to effectively communicate with all levels of supervisory and non-supervisory employees, outside counsel, government entities, the community, and others both inside and outside of DART.

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