Department: Attorney

Salary: $18.44 - $28.50 Hourly

Closing Date: July 17th, 2024

Davis County Attorney's Office is looking to hire a full-time Legal Secretary l. Under general supervision from an administrative authority, performs legal secretarial duties.

In addition to competitive pay and our team focused culture, we offer the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance day one
• 13 vacation days and generous paid sick leave
• 12 holidays
• Yearly performance pay increases up to 3.5%
• 401k match of 4%
• Full pension retirement
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave after 6 months

Requirements

• Graduation from high school.
• Two years of secretarial experience including a minimum of six (6) months of legal secretary experience; related education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Day to Day Duties

• May be assigned to perform administrative support duties in the District Court or Juvenile Court or Justice Court.
• Types a variety of legal documents and correspondence including letters, information, summons, subpoenas, search warrants, investigative subpoenas, etc., requiring judgment as to accuracy and completeness; follows paperwork and cases through to completion.
• May review incoming questionnaires and probable cause affidavits for completeness including type of offense and severity of crime; assures all necessary reports and background information are assembled for the screening attorney.
• Transcribes dictation and recordings of witness interviews and other recorded proceedings; dockets cases and prepares case files; organizes and assembles court calendars; schedules items on court calendars.
• Assignments may include: assisting with Drug Court and Drug Diversion programs including interviewing defendants, preparing court documents and updating databases.
• Works with confidential and sensitive matters including information detailed/used in criminal cases, in complaints or lawsuits against the County or its employees, and information included in pending contracts.
• Answers telephones; determines callers' needs and directs them to the proper individual, office, or agency for assistance; promptly assists visitors entering the office; responds to procedural questions.
• Sorts and reviews incoming mail; accurately determines the proper processing and handling of the mail.
• Contacts law enforcement agencies, court personnel, witnesses and attorneys.

full Job Description link: Legal Secretary l