Legal Secretary & Case Prep Coordinator

Illinois Attorney General (IL); Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Attorney General (IL) is seeking a legal secretary/clerical assistant in Champaign, IL. The role involves drafting memoranda, pleadings, motions, and court documents, and supporting staff attorneys with clerical tasks for case preparation.

You will proofread, organize detailed files, and manage communications with the public and clients. The position requires knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to work in an

Qualifications

• Two years of legal secretarial or business college with related experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Type memoranda, depositions, pleadings, motions, rulings, pre-hearing reports, orders, petitions, briefs and vouchers.
• Plan, schedule, initiate and perform clerical processing for case preparation by staff attorneys.
• Proofread documents and maintain detailed files.
• Receive and screen the public by telephone and in person; make appointments; arrange transportation and conferences.
• Type attorneys' case reports and legal manuscripts; revise as necessary; compose correspondence involving policy and routine matters.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Legal terminology

Education

2-year legal secretarial or business college

High school diploma or GED with 3 years secretarial experience

Job description

Illinois Attorney General (IL) is seeking a legal secretary/clerical assistant in Champaign, IL. The role involves drafting memoranda, pleadings, motions, and court documents, and supporting staff attorneys with clerical tasks for case preparation.

You will proofread, organize detailed files, and manage communications with the public and clients. The position requires knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to work in an