Legal Secretary Trainee- Juvenile Probation Westmoreland County is seeking applicants for the position of Legal Secretary Trainee for the Juvenile Probation office. The purpose of this position is to answer telephones, type correspondence, reports and legal documents, provide assistance and information, stamp and date documents, prepare and distribute documents, maintain and update filing systems. A Legal Secretary may perform a variety of moderately complex legal secretarial duties which require some independent judgment and considerable knowledge of court and legal processes. It should be noted that this position serves as a backup to the Department Clerk when necessary.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.•Answers telephones, takes messages, refers calls, and provides general information in response to inquiries.Types a variety of letters, correspondence and legal documents.Enters offender information in the presence of the offender and at subsequent times.Updates case management data upon request.Retrieves documents from various databases.Makes copies, assembles documents, files copies, distributes to other offices and prepares outgoing mail as appropriate.Will fill in and cross-train in the other secretarial positions within the office.Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:High school graduate with technical training in legal terminology and/or criminal justice, and computer operations. One to two years practical experience in an office or legal environment, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.Starting salary: $17.32/hour View complete job description How to Apply: Please send resume, cover letter, and County application to:Human Resources2 N. Main StreetSuite 108Greensburg, PA 15601 or email employment@co.westmoreland.pa.us. Please include Legal Secretary Trainee in the subject line.EOE
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