LEDS-Certified Legal Secretary

Josephine County; Grants Pass (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Josephine County in Grants Pass, OR, seeks a legal secretarial specialist to perform duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and judicial procedures. The role involves handling highly confidential information and obtaining LEDS certification to access criminal history data.

Responsibilities include preparing pleadings, managing case files, assisting the public, answering calls, and supporting attorneys with document review and transcription. Notary public certification is required.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of legal terminology and judicial procedures.
• Strong English usage and grammar.
• Familiarity with general office procedures and document management.

Responsibilities

• Prepares pleadings and documents, including subpoenas and indictments.
• Initiates and sets up files for criminal cases and maintains case status.
• Assists the public in completing required forms.
• Answers phones, routes calls, and schedules appointments.
• Performs basic legal research and explains policies to the public.
• Types letters, memos, and reports; transcribes from tapes.

Skills

Legal terminology

Judicial procedures

English usage

General office methods

Tools

LEDS access

Job description

Josephine County in Grants Pass, OR, seeks a legal secretarial specialist to perform duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and judicial procedures. The role involves handling highly confidential information and obtaining LEDS certification to access criminal history data.

Responsibilities include preparing pleadings, managing case files, assisting the public, answering calls, and supporting attorneys with document review and transcription. Notary public certification is required.