Legal Secretary I, II

Department: Attorney

Salary: $21 - $33 Hourly

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Davis County Attorney's Officeis looking to hire a full-time Legal Secretary l, II. Under general supervision from an administrative authority, may perform technical legal secretarial duties in the preparation of court cases requiring considerable exercise of independent judgment.

In addition to competitive pay and our upbeat culture, we offer the following benefits day one:

• Affordable Medical, dental, and vision coverage DAY ONE!
• 13 vacation days and 12 paid sick leave days
• 3 paid personal preference days and 12 paid holidays
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave after 6 months
• Full pension retirement
• Annual performance increases up to 2.5%
• 401k match of 2%

Requirements

Level I

• Graduation from high school.
• Two years of secretarial experience including a minimum of six (6) months of legal secretary experience; related education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Level II

• Graduation from high school
• One year of college level coursework in secretarial training, plus at least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience as a legal secretary, two (2) years of which must be as a Legal Secretary I in a prosecutor or District Attorney office; OR an acceptable combination of education and experience; related education may be substituted for up to two years of Legal Secretary experience on a year-for-year basis.

Both Levels:

• Preference for experience with eProsecutor system or work experience in government or prosecutors office.
• Must pass a criminal history background investigation.
• Must be (or become within six months of hire date) certified to access records through the Utah Criminal Justice Information System (UCJIS).

Day to Day Duties

• May be assigned to perform administrative support duties in the District Court or Juvenile Court or Justice Court.
• Types a variety of legal documents and correspondence including letters, information, summons, subpoenas, search warrants, investigative subpoenas, etc., requiring judgment as to accuracy and completeness; follows paperwork and cases through to completion.
• May review incoming questionnaires and probable cause affidavits for completeness including type of offense and severity of crime; assures all necessary reports and background information are assembled for the screening attorney.
• Transcribes dictation and recordings of witness interviews and other recorded proceedings; dockets cases and prepares case files; organizes and assembles court calendars; schedules items on court calendars.
• Assignments may include: assisting with Drug Court and Drug Diversion programs including interviewing defendants, preparing court documents and updating databases.
• Works with confidential and sensitive matters including information detailed/used in criminal cases, in complaints or lawsuits against the County or its employees, and information included in pending contracts.
• Answers telephones; determines callers' needs and directs them to the proper individual, office, or agency for assistance; promptly assists visitors entering the office; responds to procedural questions.
• Sorts and reviews incoming mail; accurately determines the proper processing and handling of the mail.
• Contacts law enforcement agencies, court personnel, witnesses and attorneys.

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