Legal Secretary: Precise Case & Scheduling Support

Salt Lake County, Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake County in Utah seeks a legal secretary to support division staff with confidential duties, document preparation, and case file management. This role involves drafting service contracts, preparing documents, and coordinating with courts and agencies.

The position requires 2 years of professional office experience, background checks, and the ability to transcribe, file, and maintain calendars. Candidates should be detail‑oriented and proficient with standard office software.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of professional office clerical experience.
• Must pass an initial criminal background check and every two years thereafter per BCI.

Responsibilities

• Drafts service contracts for attorneys’ client agencies.
• Prepares and distributes documents; makes copies for filing.
• Prepares travel/training requests and assists in setting appointments.
• Composes correspondence, obtains signatures, distributes documents.
• Maintains case files and prepares legal documents for review.
• Coordinates inquiries with courts, state agencies, and law enforcement.
• Receives motions for discovery and provides documents to opposing counsel.
• Answers inquiries on case status and informs the public.
• Keeps calendars of hearings and monitors deadlines and actions.

Skills

Legal terminology

Office tech systems

Business English

Word processing

Court procedures knowledge

Job description

Salt Lake County in Utah seeks a legal secretary to support division staff with confidential duties, document preparation, and case file management. This role involves drafting service contracts, preparing documents, and coordinating with courts and agencies.

The position requires 2 years of professional office experience, background checks, and the ability to transcribe, file, and maintain calendars. Candidates should be detail‑oriented and proficient with standard office software.