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Legal Executive Assistant 2

Rockford Public School District #205 See More Job Openings by This Employer

Hourly
$24.57 - $34.31/hour

Administration - Legal

July 28, 2025 Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Position Type:
Non-Certified Support/Executive Assistant II

Date Posted:
7/28/2025

Location:
Administration - Legal

ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205
Job Description

Job Title: Legal Executive Assistant II
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Job Code: 4030
Department: Legal
Supervisor: General Counsel
Date: 2/28/2017
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Grade: 8
Compensation Range: $24.57 - 34.31 per hour (Starting rate is expected to fall between $24.57 and $29.11, depending on qualifications and experience.)
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Provides executive secretarial support to the General Counsel for the Board of Education. Performs duties which are non-repetitive and require analysis, judgment, and an in-depth knowledge of district and department policies. Is highly confidential and discreet in dealing with all matters addressed through the legal office of the District.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In addition to the requirements listed below, regular attendance is an essential function of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Board’s strategic plan.
Carries out such additional duties as required or as conditions necessitate.
Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
Transcribes dictation for a variety of correspondence, memoranda, minutes, reports and other material.
Under direction of the attorney and paralegal, prepares resolutions, pleadings, briefs, contracts, etc.
Maintains files for all lawsuits and claims involving the Board of Education and for all other issues involving the attorney’s office.
Applies information or explains interpretations concerning departmental or District policy, rules and regulations.
Greets, assists, and screens telephone calls and visitors.
Schedules meetings and appointments for administrators and maintains attorney’s calendar.
Creates flyers, District-wide announcements, and inter-office memorandums.
Processes office mail and routs to proper sources.
Makes travel arrangements for administrators.
Maintains inventories and ascertains needs for supplies and equipment.
Processes requisitions and purchase orders.
Reviews and dispatches emergency calls and messages as necessary.
Processes requests for reimbursement.
Assists outside counsel as necessary.
Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to information relating to the effectuation or review of the District’s collective bargaining practices.
Under direction of attorney and paralegal, schedules hearings and prepares board packets for expulsion/suspension hearings.
Assumes any other duties as may from time to time be delegated by attorney and paralegal. Adjustments in the scope of responsibilities as outlined above may occur which will be in the best interests of the District.
All actions must be in concert with the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the strategic plan of the Rockford Board of Education.

QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma required with some college or professional business school training and previous public or private law office experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office programs. Use of presentation packages and spreadsheets. Excellent typing skills. Ability to compose routine correspondence.
Must possess well-developed interpersonal skills and be able to function as member of an administrative team. Confidentiality is a must. Strong verbal and written communication skills. On-line legal research ability. Highly proficient organizational skills. Multi-task oriented. Well developed people skills. Ability to function as a confidential member of the administrative team.

A comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Paid Sick and Personal time
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) or Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS)
Optional 403(b) plan
Employee assistance program (EAP)

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.

OTHER:
This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change.

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