Legal Secretary

Uintah County, Utah; Vernal (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

On-site wellness center

Job summary

Uintah County seeks a Legal Secretary to perform entry‑level, specialized legal clerical duties for the County Attorney's Civil Office.

You will draft and review various civil documents, maintain calendars, deadlines, and case files, and coordinate with departments while handling inquiries with confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent with at least 1 year of legal secretary experience.
• Proficiency in keyboard operations and basic legal document formatting.
• Notary Public certification may be required; ongoing education credits may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and review civil case documents for the County Attorney's Civil Office.
• Manage court and attorney calendars; monitor deadlines and schedule hearings.
• Coordinate with other departments and respond to inquiries from attorneys, agencies, and the public.

Skills

Keyboard skills

Notary Public

Certified Prosecutorial Assistant

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1 year legal secretary experience

Tools

Certified Prosecutorial Assistant certification

Job description

Status: Full-Time | Closes: Open Until Filled

The Legal Secretary performs entry-level, specialized legal clerical duties to expedite case preparation and support services for the County Attorney's Civil Office. Core responsibilities include drafting, formatting, and reviewing civil case documents - such as informations, complaints, subpoenas, motions, affidavits, and court orders - while verifying accuracy. Additionally, the secretary manages court and attorney calendars, monitors procedural deadlines, schedules hearings, organizes case files for court appearances, ensures proper notice, handles GRAMA requests, employment matters, and coordinates with other departments as needed. Serving as a primary point of contact, this position handles inquiries from attorneys, agencies, and the public, providing appropriate case updates while maintaining strict confidentiality and sound judgment regarding sensitive legal matters.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must possess a high school diploma (or equivalent) combined with at least one (1) year of experience as a legal secretary, or an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience.

Special Qualifications

Applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in keyboard operations and may be required to obtain or maintain certification as a Certified Prosecutorial Assistant and a commissioned Notary Public, including fulfilling any continuing education credits necessary to keep active credentials in good standing.

This full-time position pays $23.00 per hour, depending on experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. You'll receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and various supplemental insurance options. Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO), an Employee Assistance Program, and an exciting perks program. Plus, you'll be part of Uintah County's award-winning wellness program, offering fun activities, convenient on-site health fairs and seminars, and full access to our on-site wellness center equipped with gym equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer