Legal Secretary

This is a non-represented role. The salary range for this posting is $46,311 - $61,151

Job Summary

Provides administrative and information-management support to in-house School District attorneys including general secretarial assistance. Coordinates office functions for attorneys.

Essential Functions

• Provides administrative and clerical support for assigned attorney practice area, including preparing briefs, pleadings and other documents.

• Prepares and maintains electronic case management docket of matters; sets up and maintains legal case files; checks status of cases on-line or by personal contact; notifies interested parties of the time and place of conferences, meetings and travel.

• Files record papers electronically in state and federal courts.

• Coordinates and communicates with clients effectively.

• Welcomes guests and callers by greeting them in person or on the telephone, answering or directing inquiries.

• Maintains attorney calendar by planning and scheduling appointments; answers routine telephone inquiries; opens and distributes mail; composes replies to routine correspondence.

• Uses computers for word processing, e-mail and other functions related to assigned work.

• Sorts, maintains and purges correspondence and other file materials.

• Operates postage, copy and fax machines.

• Shares in maintaining office supplies, equipment and sorting mail.