Legal Secretary: Case Prep & Document Specialist

Illinois Attorney General (IL); Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Attorney General is seeking a legal secretary to perform residue clerical work, including typing memoranda, pleadings, motions and orders. The role supports staff attorneys by planning and initiating clerical processing for case preparation and by proofreading documents.

The position requires knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures and strong oral and written communication skills, with attendance in office as an essential function.

Qualifications

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures.
• Ability to plan, schedule, initiate and perform clerical processing for cases.

Responsibilities

• Types memoranda, depositions, pleadings, motions, rulings, orders and briefs.
• Maintains detailed files and proofreads documents.
• Receives and screens the public by telephone and in person; schedules appointments.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

2 years legal secretarial or business college

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WordPerfect

Job description

Illinois Attorney General is seeking a legal secretary to perform residue clerical work, including typing memoranda, pleadings, motions and orders. The role supports staff attorneys by planning and initiating clerical processing for case preparation and by proofreading documents.

The position requires knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures and strong oral and written communication skills, with attendance in office as an essential function.