Michigan Staffing
Legal Secretary (Foia Section)
Join us at the City of Detroit to discover the excitement and rewards of working for a vibrant city and enjoy the satisfaction of doing work that helps make Detroit a great place to live, work and play. The rebuilding & rebirth of Detroit is happening now! Examples of duties include: Receives clients and office visitors. Screens calls, takes messages and informs attorneys of urgent messages. Provides information regarding the status of cases and obtains information necessary to process cases. Operates personal computers to produce legal documents such as pleadings, beliefs, opinions, complaints, orders, contracts, and subpoenas based upon verbal or written instruction. Composes routine letters and memoranda and prepares reports based upon verbal or written instruction. Proofread and corrects prepared materials for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, and content. Review legal documents to ensure they are in the proper format and contain all necessary exhibits/attachments. Update information using computerized databases. Distributes, files, and serves documents in accordance with the court, administrative, City, Departmental and other governmental agencies procedures. Communicates with other parties as directed; following up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to attorneys. Sorts and prioritizes attorneys mail, including correspondence, motions, legal and/or court documents, and brings important or urgent matters to the attorneys' attention. Maintains, organizes and updates attorneys' calendar and file management. Schedules court appearances, assembles documents and exhibits, keeps a check on pending cases to avoid default in filing pleading, and maintains court dockets and diaries. Assist attorneys in organizing and responding to multiple priorities. Accepts service of a variety of legal documents, including, but not limited to motions, briefs, and notarizes documents. Prepares vouchers for payment of authorized expenses. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; and participating in professional organizations. Open and maintain files in case management system. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum qualifications include: High school diploma or GED and completion of a Legal Secretarial Training Program or other related training programs. Six months of clerical experience, preferably in a legal office. OR one year of progressive clerical experience in a legal office environment. License, certification, and other special requirements include: Candidates must be able to qualify to become a Notary Public. Evaluation plan includes: Interview: 70% Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30% Total of Computerized Assessment, Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100% Domicile Credit: 15 Points Veteran Points: 0-15 Points Employment benefits include: Health: Medical, dental, vision Insurance: Life, long-term disability Paid time off: Sick leave, vacation, holidays Other leave benefits: Funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave Retirement benefits: City Employees Retirement System Advancement opportunities Required questions include: Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED? Have you completed a Legal Secretarial Training Program or other closely related training program? Do you have six (6) months of clerical experience, preferably in legal office? If so, please explain your legal experience. Do you have one (1) year of progressive clerical experience in legal office? If so, please explain your experience. Employer: City of Detroit Address: Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226 Website: http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job Apply: Please verify your email address
Join us at the City of Detroit to discover the excitement and rewards of working for a vibrant city and enjoy the satisfaction of doing work that helps make Detroit a great place to live, work and play. The rebuilding & rebirth of Detroit is happening now! Examples of duties include: Receives clients and office visitors. Screens calls, takes messages and informs attorneys of urgent messages. Provides information regarding the status of cases and obtains information necessary to process cases. Operates personal computers to produce legal documents such as pleadings, beliefs, opinions, complaints, orders, contracts, and subpoenas based upon verbal or written instruction. Composes routine letters and memoranda and prepares reports based upon verbal or written instruction. Proofread and corrects prepared materials for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, and content. Review legal documents to ensure they are in the proper format and contain all necessary exhibits/attachments. Update information using computerized databases. Distributes, files, and serves documents in accordance with the court, administrative, City, Departmental and other governmental agencies procedures. Communicates with other parties as directed; following up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to attorneys. Sorts and prioritizes attorneys mail, including correspondence, motions, legal and/or court documents, and brings important or urgent matters to the attorneys' attention. Maintains, organizes and updates attorneys' calendar and file management. Schedules court appearances, assembles documents and exhibits, keeps a check on pending cases to avoid default in filing pleading, and maintains court dockets and diaries. Assist attorneys in organizing and responding to multiple priorities. Accepts service of a variety of legal documents, including, but not limited to motions, briefs, and notarizes documents. Prepares vouchers for payment of authorized expenses. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; and participating in professional organizations. Open and maintain files in case management system. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum qualifications include: High school diploma or GED and completion of a Legal Secretarial Training Program or other related training programs. Six months of clerical experience, preferably in a legal office. OR one year of progressive clerical experience in a legal office environment. License, certification, and other special requirements include: Candidates must be able to qualify to become a Notary Public. Evaluation plan includes: Interview: 70% Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30% Total of Computerized Assessment, Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100% Domicile Credit: 15 Points Veteran Points: 0-15 Points Employment benefits include: Health: Medical, dental, vision Insurance: Life, long-term disability Paid time off: Sick leave, vacation, holidays Other leave benefits: Funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave Retirement benefits: City Employees Retirement System Advancement opportunities Required questions include: Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED? Have you completed a Legal Secretarial Training Program or other closely related training program? Do you have six (6) months of clerical experience, preferably in legal office? If so, please explain your legal experience. Do you have one (1) year of progressive clerical experience in legal office? If so, please explain your experience. Employer: City of Detroit Address: Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226 Website: http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job Apply: Please verify your email address