Municipal Legal Admin Assistant

US Lawns; Manchester (CT); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

14-Paid Holidays

Sick Time

Annual Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Defined Contribution Plan with 6% empr

Tuition Reimbursement & loan repayment

Access to fitness center

PSLF eligible employer

Résumé du poste

Town of Manchester is seeking a capable Legal Secretary to support the Town Attorney’s Office. The role includes drafting and proofreading legal documents, managing FOIA requests, and assisting with court filings.

You will coordinate calendars, prepare notices, and maintain confidential records in a busy municipal office. Ideal candidates have at least three years of legal secretarial experience, a high school diploma, and are proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, and Access.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with minimum three years of legal secretarial experience.
• Must possess or obtain within three months a notary public certificate in Connecticut and maintain it.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsabilités

• Types, preps and proofs legal documents, briefs, motions, memoranda, pleadings, contracts, deeds, etc.
• Manages FOIA requests and coordinates with departments to obtain records.
• Assists in drafting ordinances and resolutions for Board meetings.
• Coordinates serving and filing of summons, notices of lien and subpoenas.
• Maintains filing systems, scans, mails, and handles daily communications.
• Assists with depositions, hearings, mediations and trial prep with exhibits.
• Schedules and monitors court/agency calendars and filings.
• Conducts title searches and records land documents.
• Researches information for complex/sensitive projects.
• Orders and procures office supplies.
• Provides timely communications to Board members and Town administration.
• Serves as Notary Public for internal purposes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Legal secretary

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Paralegal studies (optional)

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Outlook

Access

Description du poste

Town of Manchester is seeking a capable Legal Secretary to support the Town Attorney’s Office. The role includes drafting and proofreading legal documents, managing FOIA requests, and assisting with court filings.

You will coordinate calendars, prepare notices, and maintain confidential records in a busy municipal office. Ideal candidates have at least three years of legal secretarial experience, a high school diploma, and are proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, and Access.