Legal Secretary

Are you an organized and detail-oriented professional ready to support the growth and vitality of our community? Join our dynamic team at the City of Decatur as a Legal Secretary. You'll be the backbone of our operations, providing crucial support to the Legal Department.

1. Prepares, types, files and distributes forms, letters, memos, complaints, instructions, check requests, and various other confidential documents relevant to the Legal Department.
2. Receives, opens and routes mail to include responding to correspondence regarding general information.
3. Prepares necessary documents and lists for processing of demolitions.
4. Answers departmental telephone calls, takes messages, schedules appointments, and answers or directs inquiries.
5. Assists in preparation of ordinances, resolutions, and supporting documents for presentation to Council.
6. Maintains appointment calendar for scheduling.
7. Operates standard office equipment to include personal computer, typewriter, calculator, copier, scanner and fax.
8. Assists in preparation of routine court pleadings, motions, legal briefs, ordinance violations, and supporting documents.
9. Performs other related work as required

1. High school graduate or equivalent supplemented by courses in typing and office practices and two years experience in law office work to include typing, filing, and operating various office equipment or any equivalent combination of education and experience. 
2. Knowledge of legal terminology and the confidentiality necessary to perform various clerical work relevant to the legal department.
3. Knowledge of the office practices and procedures of the legal and executive departments.
4. Skill in typing, filing, organizing and maintaining various reports, records, correspondence and other legal documents.
5. Skill in operating various standard office equipment to include computers, copier, scanner, etc.
6. Skill in scheduling appointments and reservations for conference rooms.
7. Skill in answering and routing departmental inquiries.

Residency
Employees are required to reside within the corporate limits of Macon County or any municipality extending into Macon County. Upon initial appointment, employees may reside outside these limits, but must comply with the residency requirement within 12 months to maintain employment.

To Apply
If you’re looking for a role where your skills in organization and communication can shine, this position could be the perfect fit for you! Join us and contribute to our team’s success.

Enjoy a generous package of perks including: 
•    Competitive Benefits: 12 paid holidays, comprehensive health benefits, excellent retirement pension plan, paid vacation, and sick leave.
•    Dedicated Health Center: Free check-ups/physicals, chronic condition management, bloodwork, immunizations, and numerous free prescriptions for employees and dependents 
•    Tuition Reimbursement: Support for ongoing education and professional development

Complete an application at the link below with all requested relevant information. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Downloading a resume can prefill some application sections.

Candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check post offer. The City of Decatur is a drug-free workplace. This includes marijuana.