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LEGAL Secretary Citywide- (C00441 Jobs in San Francisco, USA at City-and-County-of-SAN-Francisc
Position: LEGAL SECRETARY I (1458)- Citywide- (C00441)
LEGAL SECRETARY I (1458) – Citywide (C00441)
- Full-time
- Certification Rule:
Rule of the List - Exam Type:
Class Based Test - Job Code and
Title:
1458-Legal Secretary I
- Fill Type:
Permanent Civil Service
Full‑time position providing legal secretarial and clerical services for an attorney’s office. Under supervision, provides confidential legal support and may supervise clerical staff.
Essential Duties
- Prepare legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, correspondence, subpoenas, contracts, and court filings, using multiple word‑processing systems.
- Abstract information from various sources and convert it into proper legal form.
- Transcribe legal dictation from dicta phone or longhand notes at a minimum rate of 110 wpm, producing accurate legal documents.
- Open, maintain, monitor, and close legal case files and related correspondence.
- Maintain attorney appointment calendars, track court dates, and file documents with courts as required.
- Assist callers and handle confidential matters with discretion.
- Prioritize duties and deadlines to accommodate a large number of attorneys.
- Perform related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Two (2) years of verifiable experience as a legal secretary transcribing dictation and typing legal documents.
- Typing speed of at least 55 net words per minute.
- Ability to transcribe legal matter accurately from a transcribing machine with no more than a 2 % error rate.
- Eligible to substitute six (6) months of experience with a certificate of completion in legal secretarial skills from a recognized college, university, or training program.
EEO Statement
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.
Job Location #J-18808-Ljbffr
Title: LEGAL Secretary Citywide- (C00441
Company: City-and-County-of-SAN-Francisc
Location: San Francisco, USA
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