Legal Secretary - Solicitor General

LEGAL SECRETARY - SOLICITOR

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: LEGAL SECRETARY/SOLICITOR GENERAL

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to perform clerical work for an assigned program within a legal office. Work involves receiving, recording, and processing legal documents; entering data and retrieving information from department databases; maintaining automated and manual files; receiving, recording, and processing payments; and assisting callers, customers, and/or visitors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Provide clerical support to an assigned program within the Solicitor General's office. Work directly with Assistant Solicitor Generals, and Investigators.

Receives legal documents and requests such as, requests, subpoenas, warrants, motions, discovery requests, etc.; reviews and records; incorporates with related legal documents and/or compiles with related case/file information; takes appropriate action; and forwards and/or disburses.

Researches information to complete legal documents and records; prepares legal descriptions, agreements, contracts, notices, etc.; prepares legal drafts, letters, reports, summaries and correspondence; finalizes information/documents upon approval; maintains copies for department files and submits to appropriate parties.

Creates and maintains legal files for assigned programs/services; enters information into department databases; updates database information; creates new spreadsheets/files; and purges old data as appropriate.

Performs a variety of administrative duties pertaining to department fiscal and procurement activities; reconciles bank statements, requests purchase orders for payment of monthly accounts; prepares reimbursement memo and check and submits to the Finance department. Performs locate duties pertaining to postal records, credit reports, EPLN, Department of Labor records and driver's license records.

Answers Department telephones; greets clients and visitors; provides assistance, requested documents and information; refers callers/visitors to other staff members as appropriate; and takes messages.

Prepares folders; maintains files of department correspondence, program records, legal documents, etc.; photocopies documents and distributes and/or files; and requests information from other departments as necessary to complete department records/files.

Receives, dates, and distributes incoming mail. Prepare outgoing mail.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years experience providing clerical support in a legal, administrative business, or professional environment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Clayton County, Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Position : 591

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : SOLICITOR GENERAL

Grade : GRADE 15

Posting Start : 07/06/2024

Posting End : 12/31/9999

MINIMUM SALARY: $39,477.58