On-Site Legal Secretary — Court & Administrative Support

Office of the Illinois Attorney General; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Illinois Attorney General in Chicago is seeking a Legal Secretary to perform specialized secretarial and clerical tasks for staff attorneys, including drafting legal documents and managing case files.

The role requires basic knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures, strong communication skills, and in-office attendance. The position emphasizes organization and support for case preparation and staff attorneys.

Qualifications

• Two years of legal secretarial or business college and one year of secretarial experience (or a high school/GED with three years of secretarial experience).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform filing and data handling tasks (lifting up to 15 pounds).

Responsibilities

• Performs legal secretarial and clerical work with knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures.
• Types memoranda, pleadings, motions, orders, briefs and related legal documents.
• Maintains detailed files and screens the public by telephone and in person; schedules appointments and arranges travel and conferences.

Education

Two years legal secretarial or business college; one year secretarial experience or high school diploma

Job description

Office of the Illinois Attorney General in Chicago is seeking a Legal Secretary to perform specialized secretarial and clerical tasks for staff attorneys, including drafting legal documents and managing case files.

The role requires basic knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures, strong communication skills, and in-office attendance. The position emphasizes organization and support for case preparation and staff attorneys.