Legal Secretary

• Handles some correspondence from the departmental head and other supervisory personnel. Must proofread and edit as necessary. Must compose from written information, legal documents, correspondence, reports, and other communication
• Screens and directs calls in the absence of the Office Assistant, takes messages for the department staff, provides information if available or determines action to be taken to direct inquiries to the appropriate individual or department
• Acts as a backup Office Assistant/Receptionist, including copying warrants when needed
• Assists office staff with waiting on customers, answering telephones 
• File all cases after subpoenas and updates have been completed by date of hearing
• Prepares subpoenas, maintains the concealed weapon data base
•  Responsible for the clerical duties and filing in General District Court
• Scans documents daily into our data base for all misdemeanor cases
• Subpoenas witnesses on general district court cases

Education and/or Experience: Any combination of education or experience equivalent to a High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Extensive clerical and typing experience is required. Coursework in administrative support or legal administration preferred. Knowledge of Court system and prior legal profession experience, especially related to criminal cases, is preferred. Knowledge of data entry is preferred. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Possession of a valid and appropriate driver's license.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend. Ability to write using proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Ability to speak and communicate effectively using correct English.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of standard office practice, procedures, equipment, and clerical techniques. General knowledge of legal case management techniques and terminology. Ability to type accurately and quickly. Ability to file alphabetically. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public. Ability to work independently in the absence of specific instruction. Ability to maintain confidentiality of materials, if required.

The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.