Legal Specialist

Allegan County has much to offer, with 24 Townships, 9 Cities, and 2 Villages across nearly 900 square miles. The landscapes range from the lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands, our County’s natural resources are a gift to be treasured. Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world-class, and we remain a welcoming, closely-knit community. We are one of the fastest-growing counties in Michigan.
Allegan County Government places high importance on our core values: Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Honesty. A common thread among our leadership, employees and volunteers is a strong desire to serve and be part of something meaningful. We have been recognized by Gallagher as “Best in Class Winner” among mid-size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well-being for three years in a row (2023-2025). We have also received the “Impact Award” from M.E.R.S. for excellence in educating our employees about their retirement plans and overall financial wellness. We are looking for dedicated, caring, energetic people to join our team!

Job Summary

Provide litigation and administrative support for the legal staff of the Public Defender Office and Director. Activities include preparing and processing legal documents, files and correspondence, maintaining case files and providing general legal administrative support. 

Starting Wage: $26.41 per hour to start, Full-Time 

Excellent Benefits Plan:  Health benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date

- Medical, Dental & Vision (3 medical plans to choose from, 2 of which have a $0 premium)

- County-funded Health Savings Account with our two high-deductible medical plans

- County-paid employee life insurance coverage

- County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks

- Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 7% of your annual earnings

- Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses

- Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1.

- 13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO

- FREE use of Allegan County government's two fitness centers 

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Responsible for administrative tasks such as and not limited to: typing, proofreading, editing and filing legal documents, forms and reports and correspondence related to litigation. Maintains files and keeps records organized and up to date.
2. Answers a wide variety of inquiries from the public, court personnel, defense attorneys and law enforcement personnel and determines how to prioritize tasks for efficient and effective representation.
3. Assists with coordinating staff meetings and other large department gatherings.
4. Manage daily notices, internal and external schedules and multiple calendars.
5. Prepares jury information for Public Defender’s Office. Maintains Witness/subpoena information for efficient use of resources.
6. Maintains department supplies inventory, including placing orders and distribution of supplies, legal forms and law library resources.
7. Receives, date stamps, processes and distributes mail and other documents. 
8. Ensures that procedures and manuals are documented and updated as necessary.
9. Performs other administrative functions & projects as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience in customer service, administrative and legal matters
• Two (2) year of experience with computer software and equipment including the use of a multiple line phone system.

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Allegan County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. A copy of our EEO Utilization report is available on our website:

https://www.allegancounty.org/home/showpublisheddocument/2802/637974740005930000