Legal Secretary: Precise Transcription & Case Management

Polk County, Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

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Job summary

Polk County, Iowa seeks a legal secretary to perform duties under general supervision with discretion handling confidential materials. You will transcribe documents, organize case files, and manage clerical workflows in a busy legal office.

Responsibilities include maintaining attorneys’ calendars, handling calls and mail, and processing court documents with accuracy. A high school diploma and legal secretarial experience are required, plus a background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of related legal secretarial experience.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Criminal background check required.
• Drug screen required prior to final offer.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes a variety of legal documents accurately and efficiently.
• Organizes and maintains comprehensive case files including confidential materials.
• Enters and updates case information in tracking system; files and retrieves documents.
• Answers and screens incoming calls; routes inquiries and manages mail.
• Maintains attorneys’ calendars and schedules hearings and meetings.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job description

Polk County, Iowa seeks a legal secretary to perform duties under general supervision with discretion handling confidential materials. You will transcribe documents, organize case files, and manage clerical workflows in a busy legal office.

Responsibilities include maintaining attorneys’ calendars, handling calls and mail, and processing court documents with accuracy. A high school diploma and legal secretarial experience are required, plus a background check and drug screen.