Secretary Associate Legal

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Secretary Associate Legal

Opening Date: July 28, 2026

Closing Date: August 11, 2026

Job Class Code: 6560

Grade: 17

Salary: $40,081.60 - $57,699.20/year

Bargaining Unit: Administrative Services

Position # 006000488

Join a dynamic team at the Office of Attorney General's Criminal Division! The Drug Task Force is looking to hire a motivated individual for a Secretary Associate Legal vacancy in our Augusta office, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The position provides support to multiple attorneys located throughout the State and works directly with the Drug Task Force Coordinator. The position involves complex legal clerical responsibilities and administrative details that require sound knowledge of legal processes, procedures, terminology, and documents.

Proficiency is required in word processing, document management, record keeping, data management, file preparation, organization and archiving, calendar management, careful scheduling for multiple attorneys, and a variety of communications. You must be able to communicate politely, clearly, and effectively with colleagues, court staff, members of the public, and attorneys employed both internally and externally to the OAG.

The ideal candidate must be self-directed, highly organized and highly accurate, with the ability to work efficiently and independently. It is essential that the successful candidate work well as part of a team and adapt to rapid changes in a fast-paced legal environment.

Typical Duties

• Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite products for word processing, email, data entry, and spreadsheets.
• Handling incoming and outgoing mail
• Preparing and filing court documents, including pleadings, motions, orders, and subpoenas
• Preparing and filing of electronic documents in the Unified Criminal Docket
• Coordinating with various State, county, and municipal entities regarding pending matters
• Opening case files
• Organizing, copying and scanning documents
• Entering case data in office databases
• Proofreading legal documents for accuracy
• Composing documents as instructed by attorneys
• Researching, compiling, and analyzing complex information to reach a conclusion and/or make recommendations
• Communicating pleasantly, clearly and effectively with colleagues, court staff, office staff, members of the public, and attorneys
• Advising supervisors regarding the individual work and group operations
• Developing and recommending new work methods for improving practices in a fast-paced legal practice
• Participating in reception duties
• Calendaring all deadlines and reminders
• Archiving

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Minimum Requirements:

Training, education, or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates 1) competency in applying a solid knowledge of the principles and practices of office processes and administrative functions to perform complex secretarial support tasks, and 2) the ability to use independent judgment, initiative, and discretion to make determinations on varied matters. Plus: Competency in applying a solid knowledge of legal terminology and legal practices to perform complex secretarial tasks.

Preference will be given to individuals who meet the above qualifications, have experience with Microsoft Office Suite products, able to perform complex legal secretarial support tasks, are experienced working with multiple attorneys in a law office setting, have a solid knowledge of principles and practices of law office processes and are familiar with court rules and forms of pleadings.

Application Instructions

If you are interested in applying for this position, prepare a cover letter highlighting your experience and qualifications that make you a strong candidate for the position and the knowledge, skills and abilities required.

Include resume, cover letter, writing sample, three references (to include at least one work-related reference) and complete the online direct hire application.

The Department is not responsible for late receipt of applications due to mail service, faxing malfunctions or electronic transmission malfunctions.

Please direct all questions to Assistant Attorney General John Risler

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