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City of Orlando Careers · 3 months ago

Legal Secretary I/II

City of Orlando Careers is seeking a Legal Secretary I/II to perform specialized secretarial work requiring knowledge of legal procedures and terminology. The role involves handling complex and confidential assignments for multiple attorneys, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.

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Responsibilities

Performs specialized secretarial work requiring knowledge of legal procedures, terminology, and legal documents
Performs complex and confidential secretarial assignments for two (2) or more City of Orlando attorneys
Work is of more than average difficulty and might be in a particular area of emphasis such as criminal law, litigation, real property (acquisition and disposition), labor and personnel, environmental regulation, construction matters, professional services, or contracts and leases, depending on the attorney assigned
The legal nature of work requires that all tasks be performed accurately and in strict conformance with established policies and procedures as well as court requirements
Employee is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment: in responding to inquiries from municipal employees, department managers, outside attorneys, and the general public; in personally addressing administrative matters which do not involve policy determinations; and in recognizing and immediately bringing priority matters to attorney's attention
Work is performed under attorney supervision

Qualification

Legal procedures knowledgeLegal terminology knowledgeLegal document preparationTyping 40 CWPMIndependent judgmentInitiative

Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate required
Legal Secretary I: two (2) years of legal secretarial experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Legal Secretary II: four (4) years of legal secretarial experience required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Must type 40 CWPM
Some positions may require passing a police background investigation, which includes a polygraph
Candidates must have two (2) years of legal secretarial experience, regardless of educational background, to qualify

Company

City of Orlando Careers

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