Legal Secretary - Criminal Case Support

Jackson County; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson County Public Defender's Office has an immediate opening for a legal secretary. Under supervision, you will perform varied secretarial duties for the legal staff, processing criminal files from initiation to closure for all courts in the County.

Responsibilities include preparing motions, orders, subpoenas, briefs, and trial narratives while answering inquiries from attorneys and stakeholders. Strong typing and familiarity with legal terminology are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; coursework in legal secretarial areas preferred.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures is helpful.
• Ability to type 50 words per minute with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process criminal files from initiation to closure for all courts in the County.
• Prepare and process legal documents including motions, orders, subpoenas, briefs, and trial materials.
• Respond to telephone callers and visitors; handle inquiries regarding procedures and case information.
• Collect preliminary information and take detailed notes as needed.

Skills

Legal terminology

Typing 50 wpm

Word processing

Paralegal awareness

Legal secretarial duties

Education

High school diploma

Advanced coursework in word processing/legal secretarial

Tools

Database systems

Merge functions

Network environments

Legal software applications

Job description

The Jackson County Public Defender's Office has an immediate opening for a legal secretary. Under supervision, you will perform varied secretarial duties for the legal staff, processing criminal files from initiation to closure for all courts in the County.

Responsibilities include preparing motions, orders, subpoenas, briefs, and trial narratives while answering inquiries from attorneys and stakeholders. Strong typing and familiarity with legal terminology are essential.