Legal Secretary

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Legal Secretary

Duties: Perform high level secretarial work in effectuating the performance of many and varied types of legal services rendered by the Department of Law’s staff attorneys. Work requires the frequent use of legal terminology in the preparation of briefs and other legal instruments, special hearings and investigations. Will involve the operation of equipment requiring the manipulation of a standard alphanumeric keyboard including typewriters, electronic word processing equipment, CRT terminals, Personal Computers, Data Terminals and Printers. Will be required to transcribe dictation from various sources; however, shorthand is not a requirement for this position. Responsible for clerical accuracy as to form and content. Transcribes dictation from various sources incident to and types legal pleadings, documents and papers concerning personal injury lawsuits, real estate matters, deeds, collections and other legal actions and proceedings as required; Transcribes dictation from various sources incident to and types local laws, ordinances, resolutions, opinions, reports, contracts, briefs and other legal documents, correspondence and papers; Proofreads such documents including the checking of citations in original reference for accuracy and completeness; Transcribes proceedings from tape recorder of hearings, meetings and conferences within the Department of Law; Performs a variety of general clerical and legal secretarial duties of corresponding degree of difficulty; May be required to assist in telephone and receptionist duties as needed; Performs related work as required.

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