Posting number: 24-69
Department: Deputy Chief - Administration
Job classification: Legal Secretary
Posting type: Open
Categories: Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Data Entry, Legal, Office and Administrative Support
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 1year
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.
The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Illinois, representing all state officials and agencies and enforcing laws on behalf of the people of Illinois. The Office of the Attorney General also serves as the state’s largest public interest law firm, committed to protecting and advancing the interests of the people of Illinois through leadership, advocacy and legal representation.
More than 450 Assistant Attorneys General and over 300 employees serve in the Office of the Attorney General in offices in Chicago, Springfield and Carbondale as well as regional offices in Rockford, Quincy, Champaign-Urbana and Belleville.
If you’re interested in advocating for the people of Illinois and pursuing some of the most important issues affecting our communities, please visit the our website for a list of current career opportunities and overview of the Office’s Divisions and duties: http://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/about/jobs/agency_profile.pdf.
