Legal Secretary: Dynamic Admin & Case Support

Project County of Burleigh

Bismarck (ND)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 29,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Burleigh County is seeking a full-time Legal Secretary to support the administrative staff and legal team. Under supervision, you will handle receptionist duties, typing correspondence, greeting the public, and coordinating with law enforcement and county agencies.

The role involves maintaining attorney calendars, drafting documents, managing case files, and assisting paralegals. Applicants should have at least one year in office activities or an associate degree in the legal field and be

Qualifications

One (1) year of experience in performing office activities and/or an associate degree with emphasis in the legal field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficient with word processing software such as WordPerfect and/or MS Word and possess excellent typing skills.
Knowledge of appropriate legal terminology, legal forms, and legal files preferred.
Requires a high degree of written and/or verbal communication skills dealing with employees, clients, and the general public.
Ability to handle multiple duties and priorities under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

Perform receptionist duties of answering telephone, transferring calls, taking and delivering messages.
Provide general clerical assistance to the staff including typing correspondence, filing, and other office duties.
Responsible for performing legal secretary work assisting members of the Burleigh County legal staff.
Assist and support attorneys and paralegals with their work as needed.
Act as backup File Clerk/Legal Secretary in their absence.