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Nassau County District Attorney ***THESE ARE CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS. ALL APPOINTEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE AND PASS AN EXAMINATION AND BE REACHABLE BEFORE ATTAINING PERMANENT STATUS.***
MUST BE A NASSAU COUNTY RESIDENT FOR AT LEAST 12 MONTHS TO BE ELIGIBLE
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Performs secretarial and clerical duties in recording and completing legal forms and documents; performs related duties as required.
COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES
Under general supervision, the duties involve the exercise of considerable judgment in the performance of a variety of clerical functions of more than routine difficulty.
TYPICAL DUTIES
1. Types and prepares legal documents, including legal opinions, briefs, pleadings, memoranda of law, contracts, and transactional materials. 2. Checks files and proofreads documents to verify accuracy and completeness of citation and references in legal correspondence or documents. 3. Maintains calendars for attorneys, including court calendars where applicable. 4. Types reports, letters, schedules, and forms. 5. Operates a personal computer and related office equipment. Maintains manual and automatic filing systems and other records. 7. Utilizes standard office computer applications such as Microsoft Word. Takes minutes in examination of witnesses at hearings or court proceedings, as required. ADA TYPICAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Considerable knowledge of either civil legal terminology, forms, and documents for appointment to the Office of the County Attorney or criminal legal terminology, forms, and documents for appointment to the Office of the District Attorney. Considerable knowledge of spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Considerable knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment. Ability to type legal documents accurately, and at a reasonable rate. Ability to operate a personal computer and related equipment. Ability to utilize standard office computer applications such as Microsoft Word. Ability to maintain records.
Minimum Qualifications
Training and Experience
Graduation from high school
and
Two years of satisfactory experience performing clerical or secretarial functions in a law office.
NOTE: 1. Associate's degree in Legal Secretarial Science from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college, university, or business school, may be substituted for the two years of experience.
Experience, as outlined above, in excess of the two-year requirement may be substituted for high school education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.
Salary
Starting salary is $33,669
Salary after 1 year is $48,307 Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Contract Job function
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Legal Secretary I
role at
Nassau County District Attorney 1 year ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Legal Secretary I
role at
Nassau County District Attorney ***THESE ARE CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS. ALL APPOINTEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE AND PASS AN EXAMINATION AND BE REACHABLE BEFORE ATTAINING PERMANENT STATUS.***
MUST BE A NASSAU COUNTY RESIDENT FOR AT LEAST 12 MONTHS TO BE ELIGIBLE
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Performs secretarial and clerical duties in recording and completing legal forms and documents; performs related duties as required.
COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES
Under general supervision, the duties involve the exercise of considerable judgment in the performance of a variety of clerical functions of more than routine difficulty.
TYPICAL DUTIES
1. Types and prepares legal documents, including legal opinions, briefs, pleadings, memoranda of law, contracts, and transactional materials. 2. Checks files and proofreads documents to verify accuracy and completeness of citation and references in legal correspondence or documents. 3. Maintains calendars for attorneys, including court calendars where applicable. 4. Types reports, letters, schedules, and forms. 5. Operates a personal computer and related office equipment. Maintains manual and automatic filing systems and other records. 7. Utilizes standard office computer applications such as Microsoft Word. Takes minutes in examination of witnesses at hearings or court proceedings, as required. ADA TYPICAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Considerable knowledge of either civil legal terminology, forms, and documents for appointment to the Office of the County Attorney or criminal legal terminology, forms, and documents for appointment to the Office of the District Attorney. Considerable knowledge of spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Considerable knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment. Ability to type legal documents accurately, and at a reasonable rate. Ability to operate a personal computer and related equipment. Ability to utilize standard office computer applications such as Microsoft Word. Ability to maintain records.
Minimum Qualifications
Training and Experience
Graduation from high school
and
Two years of satisfactory experience performing clerical or secretarial functions in a law office.
NOTE: 1. Associate's degree in Legal Secretarial Science from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college, university, or business school, may be substituted for the two years of experience.
Experience, as outlined above, in excess of the two-year requirement may be substituted for high school education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.
Salary
Starting salary is $33,669
Salary after 1 year is $48,307 Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Contract Job function
Job function Legal Industries Law Practice Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Nassau County District Attorney by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Legal Secretary” roles.
Albany, NY $47,695.00-$68,630.00 3 weeks ago Albany, NY $60,000.00-$72,000.00 7 months ago Paralegals and Legal Assistant OMH-LT-01
Albany, NY $63,361.00-$80,655.00 1 week ago Albany, NY $40,000.00-$65,000.00 1 week ago Legal Assistant 2 (NY HELPS), Albany - Vacancy ID# 191465
Albany, NY $63,361.00-$80,655.00 2 days ago Albany, NY $50,000.00-$65,000.00 1 day ago Administrative Assistant 1 or Administrative Assistant 1/2 Trainee (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center, HALT, Coxsackie Mental Health Unit, P26441
Coxsackie, NY $40,391.00-$58,447.00 3 days ago Albany, NY $65,357.76-$94,405.65 1 day ago Legal Assistant 1 / Trainee 1/2 (NY HELPS)
Albany, NY $56,506.00-$68,630.00 1 week ago Albany, NY $40,391.00-$58,447.00 1 week ago Hearing Officer 1 (Administrative Law Judge) / Assistant Hearing Officer / Assistant Attorney 2 - (HELPS)
Albany, NY $74,193.00-$121,413.00 1 week ago Administrative Assistant 1 or Trainee 1 / Trainee 2
Albany, NY $42,946.00-$60,467.00 1 week ago Criminal Justice Program Specialist 1/Trainee
Albany, NY $53,764.00-$85,138.00 1 week ago Albany, NY $59,808.00-$74,695.00 1 day ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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