Legal Secretary

The Opportunity

Under general guidance and direction from the County Attorney, performs complex legal secretarial duties in preparing and processing civil, misdemeanor, juvenile court, and felony legal documents as needed to expedite the responsibilities, requirements, projects, and cases of the county attorney's office.

This opportunity includes a great comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical, dental, life, and vision benefits
• 401k match
• Participating in Utah Retirement Services (URS) member
• PTO Leave
• 13 1/2 paid holidays

Example of Duties:

Answers telephone and greets visitors; answers questions regarding cases and court hearings; and refers individuals to appropriate agencies/offices.

Retrieves and processes incoming police reports; and requests documents and media from various law enforcement agencies.

Composes legal documents dealing with criminal and civil matters in the Justice, Juvenile, and District Courts; contacts witnesses and victims; assists prosecutors with preparing for court.

As required, create legal documents concerning Tooele County matters, such as ordinances and resolutions, policies and procedures, public notices, agreements, deeds, and other civil forms and documents.

See the job description for other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school, plus one year of legal secretarial experience or three years of secretarial experience.

Preference is given to those with working knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures.

**Tooele County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other protected class.**