Legal Assistant

Please be sure to complete your application through our online portal here:
https://wicomicomdemployees.munisselfservice.com/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

DUTIES: The Legal Assistant provides a variety of routine and complex clerical, administrative, and technical work in the administration of legal and court related matters. This position requires above average experience and/or training in various software programs

• Legal Assistant to Circuit Court Attorneys
• Coordinates office operations pertaining to Circuit Court
• Answers phone and takes messages for attorneys
• Develops and maintains office forms and procedures
• Prepares court filings, subpoenas, forms, motions, Criminal Information and Indictments, writs, and various other documents
• Receives the public and answers questions and inquiries from citizens, referring to the appropriate person when necessary
• Composes and edits correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other materials

with proper content, accuracy, and completeness

• Maintains a high level of confidentiality due to access to privileged information

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Extensive knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and secretarial skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of business English and Spelling
• Ability to undertake and complete administrative projects independently
• Ability to organize and perform work under pressure and with limited supervision
• Ability to type complex forms such as criminal information, indictments, etc.
• Ability to communicate with and work alongside other staff members and the

general public in a professional manner

• A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for minimum

qualifications

• Must pass background check and drug testing

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,718.00 - $48,513.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Legal administrative: 1 year (Preferred)
• Law office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Secretarial: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person