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Form of workBack to all Jobs Legal Secretary II (PubDef) Closes On: March 21, 2024 at 04:00 PM EST Location: Annex Building, Adrian, MI 49221 Department: Public Defender Job Status: Full-Time Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri. Rate of Pay: NU7528 $20.2623/HR - Status: Accepting Applications Details: Require Resume Upload Apply Now JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Perform responsible secretarial and clerical work for the Public Defender Attorneys. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Work is performed under the general supervision of the Department Head or designee.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: An employee in this class may be called upon to do any or all of the following: (These examples do not include all of the tasks which an employee may be expected to perform. With reasonable speed and accuracy and with fluency in legal terminology, transcribe dictation, type legal briefs, affidavits, writs, subpoenas, and other legal papers; and compose and type correspondences and directed by the Public Defender Attorneys. Coordinate court scheduling with Public Defender Attorneys.
Prepare documents relating to prison reimbursement, including documentation of all Public Defender activities on each case. Ordering supplies, business cards, and other miscellaneous equipment Schedule hearings, motions, pre-trials, and sentences; make appointments and perform public contact work Perform related work as required. DESIRABLE EDUCATION, ESPERIENCE and/or QUALIFICATIONS: An employee in this class, upon appointment, should have the equivalent of the following training, qualifications and/or experience.
Graduation from an accredited high school, including supplemented by course in typing and computer literacy Considerable experience of three (3) to five (5) years in performing reasonable clerical work involving a court or a law office Reasonable knowledge of modern computer programs Reasonable knowledge of modern office and bookkeeping practices and procedures Considerable speed and accuracy in transcription dictation Ability to prepare a variety of legal and other written records and reports WORKING CONDITIONS Work is primarily indoors and requires standing and sitting for extended periods Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds Must be able to hear and speak over the phone and in one-on-one communication needs Must be able to see and notice the needs of clients Additional Information Department: Public Defender's Office Position #: 11640 Overtime Exempt: No Union: Non-Union / Full-Time (37.50 hours per week/1,950 hours per year) Pay Grade: NU7528 (starting hourly rate listed at the top of this posting) Work Location: Annex Building Fringe benefits include: Health Insurance - Eligible employees have an option between five (5) Simply Blue health plans with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Employee premium requirements vary by plan type Dental Insurance - Delta Dental of Michigan. Employer paid premium Vision Insurance - Optional.
Employee and Employer split monthly premium 50%/50% Life Insurance - Employer paid premium Accidental Death & Dismemberment - Employer paid premium Short Term Disability - Employer paid premium Long Term Disability - Employer paid premium Defined Contribution 401(a) Money Purchase Plan - Mandatory participation 5% employee / 5% employer funded. Accumulated paid leave Various holidays Additional employment information may be found at https://www.lenawee.mi.us/303/Human-Resources Disclaimer To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. LENAWEE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
