Pennington County is hiring: Temporary Legal Secretary 1 in Rapid City

Position Description

The role of the Legal Secretary 1 is to provide secretarial support to the Public Defender’s Office and greet the public in person and on the phone.

Position Functions

Essential Functions:

• Greet the public.
• Answer phones and distribute calls.
• Support the secretarial staff.
• Distribute incoming mail.
• Schedule court appearances and properly calendar.
• Keep information and data in various computer systems up to date.
• Receive all deliveries.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with all County policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two or more years’ experience as receptionist/legal secretary.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and a computer with working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards.
• This position frequently remains stationary for long periods of time and needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine and printer.
• Must be able to move up to 20 pounds unassisted, and move 40 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively on telephone, in-person and in writing.

Additional Information

Working Environment:

• Most work is performed indoors in an office where noise and interruptions often occur.
• Overtime hours may be required to meet project deadlines.