Legal Secretary - Start Immediately

Prepares legal forms and documents from general instructions, calendars; files correspondence and legal documents; keeps abreast of legislation affecting legal procedures and City organization and procedures; compares legal references dictated with reference books to ensure the accuracy of citations; assists in the maintenance of office files; prepares correspondence; refers callers and visitors to appropriate attorney,
department or outside agency; prepares routine letters and memoranda; processes invoices for payment; answers incoming calls as assigned; operates calculator and other office equipment; operates a computer terminal to enter, modify, retrieve, and generate data.

Minimum Requirements:
Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; basic arithmetic and accounting procedures; legal procedures, terminology and documents, modern law office methods, procedures, and equipment. Skill in calendaring; filing methods; proof reading; the operation of modern office equipment; current computer software and their applications. Ability to organize and maintain record keeping systems; prepare legal documents from general instructions; efficiently operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and a variety of software; work independently and exercise judgement and initiative in performing duties; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.