Legal Secretary Trainee - Public Defenderamp39

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https://www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=108&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Legal-Secretary-Trainee-Public-Defender3-2021

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:22:54 -0500

Westmoreland County is seeking applicants for the position of Legal Secretary Trainee for the County Public Defender’s office. The purpose of the position is to perform administrative and legal tasks to support the Public Defenders and to ensure the timely preparation of documentation for the function of the department. Job duties include but are not limited to:

Answer telephones; take messages and refer calls

Assist potential clients with the application process for representation

Utilize software specific to the department for creating files for criminal, juvenile and domestic cases

Provide general information as it relates to the Public Defender’s Office

To prepare letters, correspondence, memos and a wide variety of legal documents

Responsible for the work for an assigned group of attorneys

Stamp and date incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail

Deliver and process court documents with other county departments; filing and serving

Use legal software to enter data, docket cases, run court lists and get case specific information

Maintain and update files

Makes copies, assembles documents, file paperwork

Prepare files for court and distribute

High school diploma or equivalent plus, clerical, transcription skills and computer training required. Paralegal training preferred, plus, 5-11 months of working experience with government or private law office with a civil practice. Competent with Word and Excel, must be able to type 60 words per minute. County residency must be established within 180 days and maintained throughout employment. Applications, resumes, and cover letters, should be sent to: Human Resource

2 North Main Street, Suite 108

Greensburg, PA 15601

Or may be emailed to

employment@co.westmoreland.pa.us Deadline for applications is August 2, 2022. Emailed applications must place Legal Secretary trainee in the subject line. EOE

https://www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=108&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Legal-Secretary-Trainee-Public-Defender3-2021/637932361740000000

Company info

Office of The Public Defender Westmoreland County
Website : http://www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/westmoreland/site/default.asp