County Attorney Secretary

Seward County, KS; Liberal (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development and careerAdv

Job summary

Seward County is seeking a Legal Secretary to provide administrative and secretarial support to the County Attorney's Office. Responsibilities include managing correspondence, filing, scheduling, and assisting with legal documents.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office and legal research tools. This on-site role offers health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience as secretary/administrative assistant, preferably in legal setting.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and legal research tools.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, contracts, and other correspondence.
• Coordinate and schedule appointments, meetings, and court dates.
• Assist with legal research and document preparation.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic files.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters.
• Perform general office tasks, including copying, faxing, and data entry.

Skills

Administrative support

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal abilities

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Legal research tools

Job description

Legal Secretary

We are seeking a Legal Secretary to provide administrative and secretarial support to our County Attorney's Office. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing correspondence, maintaining files, scheduling appointments, and assisting with legal research and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional certification or training in office administration is a plus
• Proven experience as a secretary or administrative assistant, preferably in a legal setting or government office
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in MS Office and legal research tools
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, contracts, and other correspondence
• Coordinate and schedule appointments, meetings, and court dates
• Assist with legal research and document preparation
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic files
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters
• Perform general office tasks, including copying, faxing, and data entry

Salary and Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Professional development and advancement opportunities

Seward County is an equal opportunity employer.