Legal Secretary, CSE, 26-47

Illinois Attorney General (IL); Collinsville (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Attorney General (IL) is seeking a capable legal secretary to perform secretarial and clerical duties for staff attorneys. The role involves typing memos and court documents, proofreading, and organizing case files, with in-person and telephone interactions with the public.

The position requires basic legal knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle routine duties in an office setting. In-office attendance is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and handle clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Types memoranda, depositions, pleadings, motions, rulings, and orders.
• Performs clerical processing for case preparation by staff attorneys.
• Proofreads documents and maintains detailed files.
• Receives and screens public by telephone and in person; schedules appointments.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Detail-oriented

Office equipment operation

Education

Legal secretarial training or equivalent

Tools

WordPerfect

Job description

Performs responsible legal secretarial and clerical work requiring a basic knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures; types memoranda, depositions, pleadings, motions, rulings, pre‑hearing reports, orders, petitions, briefs and vouchers; plans, schedules, initiates and performs the clerical processing necessary for preparation of cases by staff attorneys; proofreads documents; receives and screens public by telephone and in person; makes appointments; arranges for transportation, accommodations and conferences; types attorneys' case reports and legal manuscripts and revises as necessary; composes and types correspondence involving application of policy as well as general or routine matters; maintains detailed files.

Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of 2 years legal secretarial or business college and1year secretarial experience or high school graduate (GED) and 3 years secretarial experience or related experience preferably in a legal services environment or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Effective oral and written communication skills. Physical ability to file and duplicate information which includes bending, stretching, stooping, and lifting of up to 15 pounds. Ability to operate automated office machines and equipment (prior training or work experience on PC specializing in Word Perfect preferred). Attendance is an essential function of this position.

Position requires in office attendance.