Legal Secretary I

Description The Newaygo County Prosecuting Attorney is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the Legal Secretary I position.
Excellent customer service and organizational skills are required.
On-site training is provided.
Under the supervision of the Prosecuting Attorney and Office Administrator, performs varied secretarial and support functions for the legal staff.
Activities include preparing and processing legal documents, preparing and issuing subpoenas, opening and maintaining case files, and providing general clerical support such as answering the telephone and assisting the public at a front counter.
Examples of Duties Types motions, orders, subpoenas, notices and other legal documents.
Answers inquiries of attorneys, parties, victims, witnesses, and others regarding departmental procedures, schedules, case information and other matters.
May serve as receptionist and direct members of the public to other departments.
Drafts and types various motions, orders, warrants, subpoenas, and other legal forms and documents.
Types briefs and correspondence for the legal staff.
Proofreads documents for spelling, punctuation, grammar and format and prepares envelopes for mailing when necessary.
Opens criminal, juvenile and civil files and files all documentation.
Files documents with the court and continually updates files and logs until cases are closed.
Performs a variety of support tasks such as typing legal forms, copying, faxing, and filing.
Drafts routine orders motions and show cause documents.
Performs other duties as required.
Typical Qualifications Education: High school graduation or equivalent.
Prefer advanced coursework in computer operations and legal secretarial areas and/or criminal justice.
Experience: One year of prior typist/secretarial experience, preferably in a legal setting providing a knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures.
Requires knowledge or experience with computer systems.
The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description.
The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job related selection or promotional criteria.
All offers of employment are contingent up passing a background check and drug screening which includes marijuana.
Must submit cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references.
Supplemental Information Interacts with employees, government agencies/personnel, etc.
under all conditions/circumstances Subject to hostile and emotionally upset individuals on occasions under all conditions/circumstances Exposure to people from all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds Regular exposure to individuals incarcerated for a variety of criminal offenses Work with confidential materials, documents, evidence, etc.
Exposure to risk of physical altercations Regular exposure to individuals with various emotional problems and contagious, communicable diseases 401(a) retirement that includes a 5% employer contribution, 3% employer match, and 3% employee contribution.
Excellent health insurance package, including a health plan with no payroll deduction.
Employer paid family life insurance coverage.
Savings for health costs in retirement.
Paid time off and vacation bundles, including 40 hours of vacation upon hire.
13 paid holidays.
Longevity and funeral pay.
Employer paid short and long-term disability.
Annual pay step increases (based on a market adjustment) beyond the top pay rate that recognize years of service.