Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney · 6 days ago
Legal Secretary I - Various Sections
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$68K/yr - $99K/yr
1+ years expThe Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices, providing a wide range of legal services. The Legal Secretary I will perform secretarial duties for attorneys or administrators, including taking dictation, maintaining databases, and answering inquiries.
GovernmentLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Serves as secretary to attorneys or administrators performing a full range of secretarial duties
Taking and transcribing dictation
Taking minutes of meetings
Typing and proofreading
Maintaining databases
Filing systems and appointment calendars
Answering inquiries from the public or employees of other agencies over the telephone or in person
Ordering office supplies
Demonstrate the ability to maintain the status of cases being handled
Have knowledge of legal and administrative procedures, and sources of information
Assist with the general office workload and will learn all of the functions of the office
Complete other duties as assigned
Additional assignment specific responsibilities may apply
Qualification
Required
Applicants are required to pass a spelling test with no more than five (5) errors
Applicants are required to pass a letter composition exercise
At least one year performing clerical or secretarial duties is required
Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Word and have knowledge of legal procedures and terminology
This position requires a fast and accurate typist who pays close attention to detail, is able to work under pressure with minimal supervision, and can perform in a team environment
Reliable attendance and punctuality are mandatory
Applicants must be able to lift items up to 25 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred
Knowledge of state and federal court rules, litigation document preparation under the California Court system's filing requirement and procedures including electronic filings
Company
Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney
The Office of Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto is responsible for providing advice and legal opinions to every officer, department head, board, commission or other unit of the City and preparing and signing off on all contracts and other legal relationships of the City of Los Angeles.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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