Legal Secretary 25-18

Deputy Chief - Administration

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.

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. Effective oral and written communication skills. Physical ability to file and duplicate information which includes bending, stretching, stooping, and lifting of up to 15 pounds. Ability to operate automated office machines and equipment (prior training or work experience on PC specializing in Word Perfect preferred). Attendance is an essential function of this position.

Position requires in office attendance.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

As an employee of the Illinois Attorney General's Office, you'll have access to many great benefits. Join the legal team responsible for protecting the public interest of the state and the people of Illinois!

Health and Dental insurance along with free Vision insurance

Pension Benefits through the State Employees'; Retirement System

Deferred Compensation : supplemental retirement savings program-457k

Commuter Savings Program : pre-tax transportation program

Flexible Spending : Medical and Dependent pre-tax savings program

Life insurance benefit : free with option to purchase additional (up to 8 x your annual salary) at low cost. Spouse and child life insurance available

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program through ComPsych

Holidays : 13 1 / 2 paid

Vacation days : minimum of 12 days, maximum of 27 days, prorated

Personal days : 4 annually

Floating Holiday : 1 annually

Sick days : 1 per month

For attorneys, office provided Continuing Legal Education

Semi-monthly payroll

• Health and Dental cost ranges : for single : $120.00 - $321.00 monthly; for family : $293.00 - $68.50 monthly

For more information on benefits : visit cms.illinois.gov / benefits / stateemployee.html