Legal Secretary II — Courts & Case Management

State of Nevada; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada State Public Defender in Winnemucca seeks a Legal Secretary 2 to be the first point of contact for the office, greet the public, answer calls, and support attorneys with documentation and case management. A high school diploma and clerical experience in a legal setting are required, with preferred knowledge of MS Office 365 and legal databases.

Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, calendaring, maintaining records, and assisting with inquiries.

Qualifications

• Prior clerical or secretarial experience in legal environments, preferably criminal law.
• Microsoft Office 365 knowledge is required.
• Knowledge of case management systems or legal database software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to attorneys and staff, including screening visitors and telephone calls and handling inquiries about case status.
• Format, prepare and type legal documents and correspondence; maintain calendars and coordinate appointments, court appearances, and travel.
• Prepare and review routine correspondence and reports; file documents with courts and relevant bodies; ensure proper citation formats and exhibits.

Skills

Clerical experience (legal)

Microsoft Office 365

Legal case management software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Case management systems

Legal database software

Job description

Nevada State Public Defender in Winnemucca seeks a Legal Secretary 2 to be the first point of contact for the office, greet the public, answer calls, and support attorneys with documentation and case management. A high school diploma and clerical experience in a legal setting are required, with preferred knowledge of MS Office 365 and legal databases.

Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, calendaring, maintaining records, and assisting with inquiries.