Legal Case Coordinator & Secretary

Office of the Illinois Attorney General; Springfield (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Illinois Attorney General is seeking a Legal Secretary to perform responsible legal secretarial and clerical work, including drafting and processing court documents, and supporting staff attorneys in case preparation.

The role requires knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures, attention to detail, and the ability to manage schedules, files, and communications efficiently in an office setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures.
• Proficient clerical and typing skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to screen the public by telephone and in person.
• Knowledge of WordPerfect preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal secretarial and clerical tasks, including typing memoranda, pleadings, motions, orders, and briefs.
• Prepare case materials and assist staff attorneys in case preparation.
• Proofread documents and maintain detailed files.
• Receive and screen the public by telephone and in person; schedule appointments and arrange travel as needed.

Skills

Legal terminology

Clerical skills

Communication skills

Client screening

Education

Two years legal secretarial or business college

High school diploma or GED

3 years secretarial experience

Tools

WordPerfect

Job description

Office of the Illinois Attorney General is seeking a Legal Secretary to perform responsible legal secretarial and clerical work, including drafting and processing court documents, and supporting staff attorneys in case preparation.

The role requires knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures, attention to detail, and the ability to manage schedules, files, and communications efficiently in an office setting.