0000003491.LEGAL SECRETARY.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE

Job description

Provides routine secretarial support for a unit of attorneys to ensure completion of their work in an efficient and conscientious manner. Utilizes computer knowledge to create forms for documents that are used repeatedly, screens telephone calls, compiles routine data in established formats, organizes and maintains all files and calendars. Works with minimal supervision and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks. 1. Assists attorneys by making follow-up calls on their cases, retrieving documentation and evidence and drafting legal correspondence and documents utilizing standardized formats. 2. Serves as a liaison for the department: greets, screens and routes visitors and incoming calls, takes messages and/or answers routine inquiries. 3. Enters and maintains case and statistical data and generates related reports. 4. Maintains filing system, including receiving, filing, sorting, verifying and routing a variety of legal documents. 5. Assists attorneys with tasks such as making copies, delivering correspondence, filing papers with the courts and maintaining office supplies. 6. Provides limited assistance to attorneys regarding computer and/or softwar...