Government Jobs
City Attorney Office Clerk
Open to all qualified candidates. Under direction, performs confidential and complex professional clerical work in the office of the City Attorney; and performs related work as required. Essential Functions
Prepares legal forms and documents from general instructions; calendars; files correspondence and legal documents; keeps abreast of legislation affecting legal procedures and City organization and procedures; compares legal references dictated with reference books to ensure accuracy of citations; assists in maintenance of office files; prepares misdemeanor complaints, criminal subpoenas, and other criminal-related correspondence; refers callers and visitors to appropriate attorney, department, or outside agency; prepares routine letters and memoranda; processes invoices for payment; answers incoming calls as assigned; operates calculator and other office equipment; operates a computer terminal to enter, modify, retrieve, and generate data. Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards: Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; basic arithmetic and accounting procedures; legal procedures, terminology and documents, modern law office methods, procedures, and equipment. Skill in calendaring; filing methods; proof reading; the operation of modern office equipment; current computer software and their applications. Ability to organize and maintain record keeping systems; prepare legal documents from general instructions; efficiently operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and a variety of software; work independently and exercise judgement and initiative in performing duties; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public. Education/Training:
Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years recent responsible legal secretary experience including use of computers, word processing software, and data entry programs. NOTE: Graduation from an accredited legal secretary school may be substituted for one year of the required legal secretary experience. License & Certificates:
A certificate indicating the ability to type or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance is required at time of application.
Open to all qualified candidates. Under direction, performs confidential and complex professional clerical work in the office of the City Attorney; and performs related work as required. Essential Functions
Prepares legal forms and documents from general instructions; calendars; files correspondence and legal documents; keeps abreast of legislation affecting legal procedures and City organization and procedures; compares legal references dictated with reference books to ensure accuracy of citations; assists in maintenance of office files; prepares misdemeanor complaints, criminal subpoenas, and other criminal-related correspondence; refers callers and visitors to appropriate attorney, department, or outside agency; prepares routine letters and memoranda; processes invoices for payment; answers incoming calls as assigned; operates calculator and other office equipment; operates a computer terminal to enter, modify, retrieve, and generate data. Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards: Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; basic arithmetic and accounting procedures; legal procedures, terminology and documents, modern law office methods, procedures, and equipment. Skill in calendaring; filing methods; proof reading; the operation of modern office equipment; current computer software and their applications. Ability to organize and maintain record keeping systems; prepare legal documents from general instructions; efficiently operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and a variety of software; work independently and exercise judgement and initiative in performing duties; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public. Education/Training:
Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years recent responsible legal secretary experience including use of computers, word processing software, and data entry programs. NOTE: Graduation from an accredited legal secretary school may be substituted for one year of the required legal secretary experience. License & Certificates:
A certificate indicating the ability to type or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance is required at time of application.