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Dallas County · 4 hours ago

1000000626.LEGAL SECRETARY.DA - STATE FORFEITURE

District Attorney S, Dallas, TX, 75207, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$19.82/hr - $24.35/hr

3+ years exp

Dallas County is seeking a Legal Secretary to provide routine secretarial support for a unit of attorneys. The role involves assisting attorneys with case follow-ups, maintaining filing systems, and managing office tasks to ensure efficient workflow.

GovernmentInformation ServicesNon Profit

Responsibilities

Assists attorneys by making follow-up calls on their cases, retrieving documentation and evidence and drafting legal correspondence and documents utilizing standardized formats

Serves as a liaison for the department: greets, screens and routes visitors and incoming calls, takes messages and/or answers routine inquiries

Enters and maintains case and statistical data and generates related reports

Maintains filing system, including receiving, filing, sorting, verifying and routing a variety of legal documents

Assists attorneys with tasks such as making copies, delivering correspondence, filing papers with the courts and maintaining office supplies

Provides limited assistance to attorneys regarding computer and/or software related issues

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Word processingSpreadsheet softwareDatabase softwareTyping 50 wpmOrganizational skillsConfidentialityEffective communication

Required

Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program

Three (3) years of work related experience or 45 hours of college credit or a combination of the two

Ability to type 50 wpm, with proficiency in using word processing, spreadsheet and database software

Candidates for all clerical, administrative and/or secretarial positions will be required to take and pass at least one skill(s) test(s) which will be determined by the Elected Official or Department Head based on the position and the operational needs of the department

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to organize and process work

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and the general public while maintaining confidentiality

May require prolonged sitting, standing and ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs., unassisted