Legal Secretary

The St. Louis County Counselor’s Office is seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Secretary to provide high-level administrative and legal support to attorneys and office staff. This position requires strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation, along with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work with confidential and sensitive information.

This role is based at 41 S. Central Avenue in Clayton, Missouri, and offers a flexible work schedule, with an expectation of working on-site at least two days per week.

• Competitive Starting Salary: $39,478.40 starting salary annually 
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package and generous Paid Time Off (PTO). Learn more about St. Louis County benefits: Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: We participate in this program to support your financial future. Learn more about the program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid
• Flexible Work Environment: Benefit from a hybrid work model that supports work-life balance.

Essential Functions

• Prepare Legal Reports: Compile, organize, and prepare detailed reports related to case data.
• Resolve Issues Proactively: Analyze issues and determine appropriate solutions to support case progression.
• Transcribe Legal Material: Transcribe legal documents, correspondence, and other official materials with accuracy.
• Manage Calendars: Maintain and update attorney calendars, including court dates, hearings, meetings, deadlines, and travel arrangements.
• Apply Department Standards: Interpret, explain, and apply departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
• Process Case Information: Run record checks on defendants; enter and update case dispositions and related information in the department’s computerized database.
• Maintain Confidential Records: Organize and safeguard files containing criminal histories and other sensitive or confidential material.
• Respond to Inquiries: Provide timely and accurate responses to inquiries from clients, attorneys, judicial personnel, investigators, and county staff regarding case status.
• Manage Phone Communications: Answer, screen, and route calls professionally and efficiently.
• Draft and Review Documents: Compose correspondence, proofread, and edit draft legal documents for accuracy and completeness.

• Review, prioritize, and distribute incoming mail.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Equivalent to three years of professional work experience in a legal office environment

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT:  A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.

 The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.  The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade.  A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment.  After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire.  Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.  

 The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

 All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.  Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory.  The cost of screening will be covered by the County.  

HOW TO APPLY:  Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis.  We only accept On-line applications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:  The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation.  Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.