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Form of workApplications will be rejected if the following information is not provided at the time of application:
- Thoroughly documented work history
- The application is incomplete in ANY capacity
Responsible for performing a variety of responsible assignments involving legal secretarial, and clerical support activities for a group of attorneys. Duties for the Deputy Chief Public Defender or Chief Public Defender may be assigned. Using a personal computer, prepares, completes, and performs final review of various legal forms. Takes and transcribes legal and confidential dictation and pleadings. Performs confidential secretarial duties, maintains, and provides information requiring familiarity with departmental and legal proceedings to the public. The Public Defender's Office is involved with Criminal law. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments..
1. Be a high school graduate or have a certificate of successful completion of the General Education Development Test.
2. Have had at least four (4) years of full-time clerical experience, at least one (1) year of which included full-time Legal Secretary responsibility.
NOTE: Course work at an accredited college, university, business, or commercial school in a directly related area may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to two (2) years of the required clerical experience. One year of classroom experience after admittance to law school or a para-legal program may be substituted for the Legal Secretary experience.
Work History
You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience Section of your NEOGOV application. If you have previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience Section prior to applying. Attached resumes will not be reviewed or considered. Please review the job posting, specifically the purpose of the position and the minimum qualifications, prior to answering the work experience question; and note that only related work experience will be considered. NOTE: Provide full detail in the employment history section noting the skills, experience and hours worked per week pertaining to the minimum qualifications.
College Transcripts
If you have completed education higher than a high school diploma or GED, you must attach a copy of your official/unofficial transcript(s) that clearly state the type of degree and date awarded/conferred, institution name, and applicant name; and is in a format that cannot be modified or edited. Your application will not be considered for further review if you have failed to provide this information. Transcripts from outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://naces.org/members.html). This documentation must be attached to your application if you are certifying you have an education higher than high school/GED. NOTE: This section is used for TRANSCRIPTS ONLY. Other documents such as reference, cover letter, resume, etc are prohibited and will not be reviewed. If a job offer is made, an official transcript will be required. Employment Type: Full Time
