Legal Secretary Associate – Child Protection

State of Maine; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Health Insurance

Job summary

The State of Maine Office of the Attorney General seeks a Secretary Associate Legal in the Bangor Office, Child Protection Division. This position provides clerical support to multiple attorneys and requires knowledge of legal processes, terminology, and documents.

Office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm. Proficiency in word processing, document preparation, data management, and confidential handling is essential for success in a fast-paced legal environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in office and administrative support roles.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and practices to perform complex secretarial tasks.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, initiative and discretion.
• Ability to work well in a team within a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite for word processing, email, data entry and spreadsheets.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail for AAGs.
• Prepare and file court documents for AAGs in District, Superior and Maine Supreme Court as instructed.
• Open case files and organize confidential documents.
• Enter confidential case data in office databases.
• Calendaring deadlines and reminders.
• Provide reception duties and mentor other staff.
• Research, compile and analyze complex information.

Skills

Word processing

Legal document preparation

Document management

Record keeping

Data management

File management

Calendar management

Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The State of Maine Office of the Attorney General seeks a Secretary Associate Legal in the Bangor Office, Child Protection Division. This position provides clerical support to multiple attorneys and requires knowledge of legal processes, terminology, and documents.

Office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm. Proficiency in word processing, document preparation, data management, and confidential handling is essential for success in a fast-paced legal environment.