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OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

POSTING #24-33

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Legal Secretary

PERMANENT ASSIGNMENT: Deputy Chief of Staff, Administration

BUREAU SERVED: General Law

LOCATION: Carbondale Regional Office

601 S University Ave

Carbondale, IL 62901

POSITION SALARY RANGE: $48,384.00 - $61,608.00 annually

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs responsible legal secretarial and clerical work requiring a basic knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures; types memoranda, depositions, pleadings, motions, rulings, pre-hearing reports, orders, petitions, briefs and vouchers; plans, schedules, initiates and performs the clerical processing necessary for preparation of cases by staff attorneys; proofreads documents; receives and screens public by telephone and in person; makes appointments; arranges for transportation, accommodations and conferences; types attorneys' case reports and legal manuscripts and revises as necessary; composes and types correspondence involving application of policy as well as general or routine matters; maintains detailed files.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of 2 years legal secretarial or business college and 1-year secretarial experience or high school graduate (GED) and 3 years secretarial experience or related experience preferably in a legal services environment or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

2. Effective oral and written communication skills.

3. Physical ability to file and duplicate information which includes bending, stretching, stooping, and lifting of up to 15 pounds.

4. Ability to operate automated office machines and equipment (prior training or work experience on PC specializing in Word Perfect preferred).

5. Attendance is an essential function of this position.

HOURS OF WORK: 8:45 a.m. 4:45 p.m. (Monday- Friday) Position requires in office attendance.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send resume to with cover letter to:

Office of the Attorney General

Human Resources Bureau

500 South Second Street

Springfield, Illinois 62701

or

humanresources@ilag.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,384.00 - $61,608.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person