Legal Office Secretary — Public Sector Growth

Kootenai County; Idaho; On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care for dependents

PERSI retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

You will join the Prosecuting Attorney Office as a Secretary in Kootenai County, Idaho, supporting essential legal operations. The position offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including a free medical clinic for employees and dependents, a retirement program, and PTO.

You’ll be part of a team known for excellence and community commitment. Primary duties include handling calls, drafting legal documents, scheduling, file management, and data entry, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months of clerical, secretarial, or office support experience.
• Completion of a one-year secretarial program preferred but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Basic knowledge of legal terminology and office procedures is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Answer and route incoming calls; greet and assist visitors.
• Draft, edit, and format legal documents including summonses, motions, complaints, and subpoenas.
• Review and proofread documents for accuracy, grammar, and correct legal formatting.
• Schedule appointments, coordinate meetings, and manage department calendars.
• Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail; prepare and send outgoing mail.
• Maintain organized legal files—electronic and physical.
• Enter data into department systems, generate reports, and update records.
• Monitor and maintain office supplies and equipment.
• Provide general office support including photocopying, scanning, faxing, filing, and collating.
• Assist other administrative staff during absences or high-volume periods.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Secretarial program (1 year)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

You will join the Prosecuting Attorney Office as a Secretary in Kootenai County, Idaho, supporting essential legal operations. The position offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including a free medical clinic for employees and dependents, a retirement program, and PTO.

You’ll be part of a team known for excellence and community commitment. Primary duties include handling calls, drafting legal documents, scheduling, file management, and data entry, with