Legal Secretary I

BUCKS COUNTY; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading county is seeking a full-time Legal Secretary I to perform clerical and secretarial duties, including transcribing legal dictation and preparing documents for court. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and several years of relevant secretarial experience. Strong proficiency in MS Word and Excel is required, along with a typing speed of at least 45 words per minute.

Qualifications

• Several years of secretarial experience required.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Keyboard speed of 45 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes dictation of a legal nature accurately.
• Prepares legal documents and assists in preparing cases for court.
• Maintains complete and accurate records and files.

Skills

Typing

Attention to Detail

Discretion

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Career Opportunities

How to Apply:

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in a position, complete a job application. When the online application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. You also have the option of visiting one of our two locations to complete an online application from a computer kiosk:

• Human Resources - Doylestown
• Neshaminy Manor Nursing Home

If you are currently employed with the County of Bucks, complete an internal posting form within the online application or County Intranet. Be sure to select "current employee" to enter your employee number, upload your resume, and complete a typing test if needed.

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Job Description

This position performs a variety of clerical and/or secretarial duties, including transcribing dictation from tapes and performing related office duties.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Transcribes dictation of a legal nature accurately and efficiently.
• Prepares all types of legal documents and assists in preparing cases for court and hearings.
• Maintains complete and accurate records and files.
• Receives telephone calls, answers questions, and screens visitors.
• Plans, organizes, and carries out assigned workload.
• Types legal correspondence, court orders, legal documents, and other related duties.
• Organizes and schedules appointments and hearing dates, ensuring they are kept or rescheduled.
• Assists in the compilation of information, reports, and programs.
• Must be extremely discreet and work independently.
• Performs additional work following established procedures as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications Required:

High school education with several years of secretarial experience. Proficient in MS Word and Excel, with a keyboard speed of 45 wpm.

Position:

Legal Secretary I

Functional Requirements:

Physical Demands and Aptitudes are detailed in the original description, including capabilities such as stooping, pushing, climbing, crouching, pulling, kneeling, standing, talking, reaching, hearing, depth perception, mobility, and lifting/carrying weights.

Environmental conditions include exposure to temperature changes, wet and humid conditions, fumes, blood and body fluids, noise, vibration, chemicals, and weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Job Details:

Job ID 6215, Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly, Pay Rate: $24.79/hour. Posted June 20, 2025. Closes July 4, 2025.