SENIOR LEGAL SECRETARY.6051300
Dallas, TX
| Employer: | Dallas County |
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Brief Description Performs and coordinates a variety of complex secretarial and administrative tasks to assist a unit or group of attorneys and assigned staff in drafting, processing, and preparing legal documents, correspondence, reports and applications answers and properly routes routine telephone calls, orderingmaintaining office supplies, filing, and performing other general secretarial duties as directed. Detailed Description Drafts, types and processes documents including legal documents, letters, memorandums, forms and applications. Provides administrative support by researching questions, obtaining information, coordinating and disseminating information and following up on progress and status on projects within the legal department. Assist in coordinating, scheduling and maintaining calendar of events for appointments and meetings. Greets visitors, screens or route incoming calls, takes messages and answers routine inquires. Maintains departmental filesrecords, disposition of records and conversion of files and completes necessary reports. Enters and maintains case and statistical data, generates related reports and utilizes data terminals to access information. Orders and maintains office supplies and equipment and receives and distributes mail to appropriate staff attorneys. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Graduation from an accredited high schoolGED Program. Four (4) years job related experience or 60 college hours or a combination of the two. Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods and liftmove inventory or files. Ability to interact effectively with the public and staff while maintaining confidentiality. Skilled in the utilization of personal computers with advanced word processing skills. Must pass pre-employment background investigation. Ability to type 60 wpm. Additional Details This is a full time position assigned to support the Appellate and Adult Criminal Divisions. It is located in the Frank Crowley Courts Building, 133 N. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75207. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Candidates for all clerical, administrative andor secretarial positions will be required to take and pass at least one skills(s) test(s) which will be determined by the Elected Official or Department Head based on the position and the operational needs of the department. Testing may include one or more of the following: 10-key, Coding, Data Entry, Filing, Grammar, Math, MS Excel, MS Word, Proof Reading, Spelling, Sorting and Timed Typing (3 minute).An extensive pre-employment background investigation will be conducted on all applicants who have been offered positions with Dallas County. A criminal history will not automatically disqualify an applicant unless applicable law requires such action.Dallas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, National Service Alumni volunteers, and persons with a criminal background are encouraged to apply. | |