RoleUnder general supervision, performs paraprofessional work of moderate difficulty in a variety of legal secretarial and office duties specific to the assigned department.
Major Duties, Responsibilities- Formats and types letters, memoranda, and various legal documents from copy and rough draft. Files appropriate documents with the court and obtains hearing dates. Files documents with the appropriate court.
- Assists clients, courts, and general-public telephonically and/or in person.
- Processes, copies, and logs incoming documents.
- Provides disclosure information to attorneys.
- Opens new files and prepares initial legal documents.
- Maintains calendars for attorneys.
- Copies and faxes documents for the office. Purchases supplies and coordinates activities relative to office functions such as maintenance issues, obtaining vehicle services, and the like.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsEducation:High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:A minimum of two (2) years of general office, legal secretary, and/or administrative support experience.
Additional Requirements:Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Other SkillsRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of:- Legal terminology and legal forms and documents.
- Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
- Clerical office practices and procedures.
- Research techniques and report writing.
- Current Microsoft Office software.
- Filing and recordkeeping.
Skill in:- Customer service.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
- Organization and adherence to detail.
Ability to:- Provide timely, accurate, professional, and confidential legal support.
- Prepare correspondence, write reports, and design forms.
- Answer inquiries and questions.
- Make inferences from written materials.
- Multitask and prioritize autonomously.
- Type at a minimum speed of sixty (60) WMP.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
- Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
- Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
- Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
- Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
Work Environment: The work environment is associated with an office. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.
Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Additional Job Information:FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 5
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: No
EMPLOYEE BENEFITSYavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
ELECTIVE COVERAGE• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
PLEASE NOTE• Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.
Click here to view our benefits summary.Closing Date/Time: 9/24/2024 5:00 PM Arizona
