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Legal Office Assistant II
| Company: | City of Milwaukee Company Profile | Current Opportunities (8) |
| Job Location(s): | Milwaukee |
| Special Notes/Instructions: | Applications may be obtained from the Department of Employee Relations, City Hall Room 706, 200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202; by calling 414.286.3751; or by visiting www.milwaukee.gov/jobs/LOA2 |
| Employment Term: | Regular |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Hours per Week: | 40 |
| Start Date: | 01/01/2010 |
| Starting Salary Range: | $34,421 to $39,570 annually |
| Required Education: | Open |
| Required Experience: | 4 years |
| Related Categories: | Admin - Secretarial and Office Mgmt, Legal - Attorney, Government - Local/Federal |
Position Description
Office of the City Attorney
PURPOSE: The Legal Office Assistant II functions as a legal secretary and provides office support services to Assistant City Attorneys.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
~ Perform legal secretarial work including the typing, transcribing, preparation, copying and/or processing of legal documents, briefs, pleadings, correspondence, opinions, ordinances, resolutions, bonds, contracts and agreements.
~ Update Ordinance books, and other miscellaneous clerical duties such as photocopying, filing etc.
~ Provide back-up clerical services to other legal sections as needed, back-up receptionist and perform other duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
~ Minimum of four years of clerical experience which includes at least two years of experience in a law office performing duties related to this position.
NOTE: Legal secretarial training or other legal or law office experience or training may be substituted for experience for up to one year of the secretarial experience. However, all qualified candidates must have law office clerical experience.
~ Able to type a minimum of 65 WPM.
~ Residency in the City of Milwaukee within six months of appointment and throughout employment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
~ Knowledge and familiarity with legal forms, documents and citations, as well as legal procedures and proceedings.
~ Ability to type and transcribe complex legal documents accurately.
~ Good word processing skills.
~ Ability to work with others.
~ Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment under tight timelines and deadlines.
THE CURRENT SALARY (PR 437) IS: $34,421 to $39,570 annually with excellent benefits. Recruitment is normally at the beginning of the pay range.
The City of Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values and encourages diversity.
PURPOSE: The Legal Office Assistant II functions as a legal secretary and provides office support services to Assistant City Attorneys.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
~ Perform legal secretarial work including the typing, transcribing, preparation, copying and/or processing of legal documents, briefs, pleadings, correspondence, opinions, ordinances, resolutions, bonds, contracts and agreements.
~ Update Ordinance books, and other miscellaneous clerical duties such as photocopying, filing etc.
~ Provide back-up clerical services to other legal sections as needed, back-up receptionist and perform other duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
~ Minimum of four years of clerical experience which includes at least two years of experience in a law office performing duties related to this position.
NOTE: Legal secretarial training or other legal or law office experience or training may be substituted for experience for up to one year of the secretarial experience. However, all qualified candidates must have law office clerical experience.
~ Able to type a minimum of 65 WPM.
~ Residency in the City of Milwaukee within six months of appointment and throughout employment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
~ Knowledge and familiarity with legal forms, documents and citations, as well as legal procedures and proceedings.
~ Ability to type and transcribe complex legal documents accurately.
~ Good word processing skills.
~ Ability to work with others.
~ Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment under tight timelines and deadlines.
THE CURRENT SALARY (PR 437) IS: $34,421 to $39,570 annually with excellent benefits. Recruitment is normally at the beginning of the pay range.
The City of Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values and encourages diversity.
