Legal Secretary

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Job Description Summary:

The St. Louis County Counselor's Office is seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Secretary to provide high-level administrative and legal support to attorneys and office staff.

Job Description:

This position requires strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation, along with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work with confidential and sensitive information.

Why Should You Consider a Career as a Legal Secretary with the County Counselor’s Office?

• Competitive Salary: Starting salary will be $40,456
• Comprehensive County Benefits: St. Louis County provides a robust benefits package including affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous PTO beginning in the first year; 11 paid holidays; and a deferred benefit retirement plan. Employees may also qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Flexible work schedule: The hybrid work schedule is Monday – Friday with two days per week in the office.
• Skill Development: The opportunity to obtain knowledge and experience in Civil Law.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Legal Reports: Compile, organize, and prepare detailed reports related to case data.
• Resolve Issues Proactively: Analyze issues and determine appropriate solutions to support case progression.
• Transcribe Legal Material: Transcribe legal documents, correspondence, and other official materials with accuracy.
• Manage Calendars: Maintain and update attorney calendars, including court dates, hearings, meetings, deadlines, and travel arrangements.
• Apply Office Standards: Interpret, explain, and apply office policies, procedures, and standards.
• Process Case Information: Run record checks on defendants; enter and update case dispositions and related information in the office computerized database.
• Maintain Confidential Records: Organize and safeguard files containing criminal histories and other sensitive or confidential material.
• Respond to Inquiries: Provide timely and accurate responses to inquiries from clients, attorneys, judicial personnel, investigators, and county staff regarding case status.
• Manage Phone Communications: Answer, screen, and route calls professionally and efficiently.
• Draft and Review Documents: Compose correspondence, proofread, and edit draft legal documents for accuracy and completeness.

Marginal Responsibilities

• Review, prioritize, and distribute incoming mail.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Equivalent to three years of professional work experience in a legal office or court environment.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate

• Organized, able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet established deadlines.
• Proficient in Excel with strong data entry skills.
• Ability to multitask and work on a variety of topics with many different attorneys.
• Confidence to ask questions and obtain assistance when necessary.

At St. Louis County, we're not just about jobs, we're about opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

St. Louis County is committed to fair and equitable employment opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or political affiliation.

St. Louis County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the application or hiring process should contact the St. Louis County ADA Coordinator at 314-615-1796 or call Relay MO at 711 or 1-800-735-2966 (TTY) or email dlancaster@stlouiscountymo.gov.

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