Legal Secretary

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, lifeInsurance

Retirement plans

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

On-site wellness center and wellness-

Job summary

Uintah County is seeking a full-time Legal Secretary to support the County Attorney’s Civil Office. You will draft and review civil documents, manage calendars, deadlines, and hearings, and coordinate with departments on sensitive cases.

You will be the primary point of contact for attorneys, agencies, and the public, ensuring confidentiality and professional judgment at all times, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of legal secretary experience.
• Experience drafting, formatting and reviewing civil documents.
• Proficiency in keyboarding; certification as Prosecutorial Assistant and Notary Public may be required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and review civil case documents and notices.
• Manage court and attorney calendars and deadlines.
• Coordinate with departments; handle GRAMA requests and confidential materials.
• Serve as primary contact for attorneys, agencies, and the public.

Skills

Keyboard proficiency

Legal secretary experience

Notary Public

Certified Prosecutorial Assistant

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Certified Prosecutorial Assistant credential

Notary Public credential

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