Legal Secretary

Hourly Rate: $15.73 Dauphin County Solicitor's Office is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Legal Secretary.

The main objective of the employee in this role is to assist the Solicitor's Office with the secretarial needs, including preparation of complex litigation, forms, procedures and related duties, which includes the use of discretion, independence and judgment.

The employee in this role is responsible for but not limited to performing the following essential functions: * Takes, transcribes and types dictation, including legal opinions, briefs, letters, memos, subpoenas and other related legal documents.

* Develops and maintains legal files and filing/tracking systems on all court cases and appeals, invoices and billings.

* Operates computer and software to maintain necessary information.

* Opens, screens and distributes mail appropriately.

* Composes replies to routine correspondence.

* Answers phone calls and routine inquiries or directs calls to appropriate individuals.

* Makes and cancels appointments as required.

* Assists in monitoring contract compliance by the County and its vendors and contractors.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Training Requirements: * High school diploma or equivalent, plus some secretarial, legal and computer training.

* One year working experience in law office, including taking and transcribing of legal dictation, notes.

* Experience in government preferred.

Other Job Duties: * Prepares and submits bills, claims, or reports as required.

* Makes photocopies and sends/receives fax documents as necessary; operates other office equipment as needed.

* Performs other job-related duties as required.

Dauphin County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

Dauphin County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.