In-House Legal Secretary & Docket Coordinator

PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a non-represented legal secretary to provide administrative and information-management support to in-house district attorneys, including general secretarial assistance and coordination of office functions.

Responsibilities include preparing briefs and pleadings, maintaining electronic case dockets, filing papers, coordinating with clients, and supporting attorney calendars.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of full-time, paid legal and related secretarial experience.
• OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Talent.

Responsibilities

• 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 online or by contact.
• Files record papers electronically in state and federal courts.
• Coordinates and communicates with clients effectively.

Skills

Administrative support

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Secretarial experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Case management software

Word processing

Job description

PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a non-represented legal secretary to provide administrative and information-management support to in-house district attorneys, including general secretarial assistance and coordination of office functions.

Responsibilities include preparing briefs and pleadings, maintaining electronic case dockets, filing papers, coordinating with clients, and supporting attorney calendars.