SECRETARY

Job Description:

SECRETARY

Description

Position Description:
Duties:

• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Prepares and proofreads legal and administrative documents, correspondence, motions, pleadings, briefs, judgments, and exhibits; organizes, indexes, and files legal and administrative documents; and prepares statistical and administrative reports.
• Primary responsibility for the preparation of documents for review by supervising attorney related to felony proceedings.
• Works with the other inter office, clerk of court, judicial, and support staff on felony matters.
• Primary responsibility for docketing and keeping accurate records of hearings, due dates and other critical time sensitive matters.
• Communicates with appropriate parties regarding case status.
• Receives and screens incoming calls to attorneys; answers routine questions and takes messages or forwards calls to appropriate staff members.
• Copies and distributes legal documents and other materials for timely filing with the appropriate court and individuals.
• Types subpoenas, and convey applications, according to departmental procedures and established deadlines; notifies subpoenaed individuals of changes in court dates and reissues subpoenas as required.
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to the essential functions of the position and all agency safety procedures.
• Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; may be required to attend seminars/training.
• Fills in for receptionists and other legal secretaries as necessary.

Program: Felony Division Brief Description:

• Prepares and proofreads legal and administrative documents, correspondence, motions, pleadings, briefs, judgments, and exhibits; organizes, indexes, and files legal and administrative documents; and prepares statistical and administrative reports.

Job Prerequisites:
Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED. Familiarity with court system preferred.

Notary public certification (may be obtained during first year of employment)

Additional Qualifications (Agency/Dept. Qualifications):

Must be organized, dependable and works well with the public.
Compensation:
Salary: $20 - $24 hourly, Commensurate with Experience
About UFA:
Licking County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled

Salary:

USD 20.00 - 24.00 per hour