Prosecutors’ Administrative Legal Secretary

Champaign County; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IMRF

457 deferred compensation plans

Health insurance

Job summary

Champaign County is seeking an Administrative Legal Secretary to support Assistant State's Attorneys and handle confidential, sensitive matters. The role involves scheduling hearings, preparing legal documents, and managing case information with attention to detail and discretion.

Responsibilities include assisting with court appearances, maintaining filing systems, and providing administrative support to prosecutors and interns as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; prior office secretarial experience.
• Preferred 3 years legal, social service, or criminal justice experience.
• Associate degree or higher with secretarial, criminal justice, and/or social work coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Back up secretary for other legal secretaries.
• Handle confidential matters daily for all divisions.
• Schedule hearings, meetings, and court appearances; liaise with court staff and attorneys.
• Prepare and file legal documents, including e-filing.
• Manage case information in state/county databases; maintain records and evidence.
• Provide administrative support to prosecutors and train clerical staff.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Record keeping

Legal terminology

Organizational skills

Discretion

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or higher

Secretarial training

Tools

LEADS certification

Electronic filing systems

Job description

Champaign County is seeking an Administrative Legal Secretary to support Assistant State's Attorneys and handle confidential, sensitive matters. The role involves scheduling hearings, preparing legal documents, and managing case information with attention to detail and discretion.

Responsibilities include assisting with court appearances, maintaining filing systems, and providing administrative support to prosecutors and interns as needed.