Division Head Legal Secretary 10 - Civil Rights and Special Initiatives Division

This position provides second-level advanced legal secretarial duties for the Civil Rights and Special Initiatives Division Chief.  This position performs complex administrative legal secretarial activities in matters involving complex litigation and administrative secretarial activities. The position serves as a liaison to the Division Chief, staff attorney's, federal and state courts; reviewing, prioritizing, and preparing draft responses to a large volume of pleadings and correspondence, including conducting independent research and handling of confidential information; compiling department reports; documents and correspondence; docketing case files; scheduling meetings and hearings; and other tasks required to meet the department’s goals and objectives. The position requires advanced legal secretarial and administrative skills, as well as the ability to exercise discretion, act independently, and communicate effectively with parties.

Position Description

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience
Five years of typing-related administrative support experience, including two years involving legal secretarial practices equivalent to a Legal Secretary E8.

View the entire job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DivisionHeadLegalSecretary.pdf


You must attach a resume and cover letter in order to be considered for this position.

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.