Legal Office Manager
Salary:
$54,655.
00 - $64,301.
00 AnnuallyLocation :
Governmental Complex Downtown, CheyenneJob Type:
Full TimeJob Number:
2023-00083Department:
County AttorneyOpening Date:
10/04/2023Summary Under general supervision, performs skilled, professional and confidential office management and legal secretarial functions to support the operations of the County Attorney's Office.
Essential Job Functions (Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.
This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
) oManages Office administrative operations; provides a wide range of paralegal and secretarial duties.
oReviews and processes legal documents and tracks the disposition of each; prepares and processes involuntary commitment documents, and manages schedules for proceedings, hearings and pleadings, including communication with courts and relevant parties.
oAssists in gathering information; prepares and follows up on legal documents; routes legal documents to defendants, attorneys and courts for processing; maintains, tracks, and updates legal information, including entry and tracking projects in office tracking system.
oMonitors technical and legal documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal, state, and county policies and practices.
oFormats and types letters, memoranda, and various legal documents for the review, approval and use by an attorney; prepares and processes confidential and sensitive documents and maintains confidentiality; assists in developing and implementing technical filing procedures.
oSchedules and coordinates technical court calendars for Attorneys, including hearings, trials, and legal filings; coordinates activities and information with agencies agencies and jurisdictions.
oProvides information and assistance within the scope of designated authority.
oExplains nature of County Attorney's Office programs, procedures and services to clients and citizens.
oCollects financial and administrative information and compiles data for reports.
oNotarizes documents as required.
oPerforms other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications Knowledge and Skills:
oKnowledge of research techniques and legal terminology.
oKnowledge of the basic principles of record keeping, case files and records management.
oKnowledge of principles and protocols for the management of official documents and court recordsoKnowledge of the principles of legal office administration.
oSkill in researching and interpreting governmental regulations, and technical procedures.
oSkill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with public officials, court officers, advocates, County staff and the general public, while dealing with sensitive information.
oSkill in managing and scheduling complex legal calendars.
oSkill in drafting and completing accurate reports, legal documents and technical correspondence.
oSkill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
oSkill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Associate's Degree; AND one (1) year of administrative support experience; OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience; legal secretary/paralegal certification preferred; must pass a thorough background investigation.
Laramie County provides a competitive benefits package.
For a detailed summary of the benefits provided please click the link below to access our benefit page.
01 What is your highest level of education? No Education High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctorate Degree 02 How many years of clerical experience do have in administrative support? No experience 1-3 Years experience 4-6 Years of experience 7-9 Years of experience 10 or more years of experience 03 Do you have a legal secretary/paralegal certification? YES NO 04 Please describe your experience using Microsoft office applications.
Required Question Recommended Skills Confidentiality File Manager Filing Finance Office Management Software Applications Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$54,655.
00 - $64,301.
00 AnnuallyLocation :
Governmental Complex Downtown, CheyenneJob Type:
Full TimeJob Number:
2023-00083Department:
County AttorneyOpening Date:
10/04/2023Summary Under general supervision, performs skilled, professional and confidential office management and legal secretarial functions to support the operations of the County Attorney's Office.
Essential Job Functions (Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.
This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
) oManages Office administrative operations; provides a wide range of paralegal and secretarial duties.
oReviews and processes legal documents and tracks the disposition of each; prepares and processes involuntary commitment documents, and manages schedules for proceedings, hearings and pleadings, including communication with courts and relevant parties.
oAssists in gathering information; prepares and follows up on legal documents; routes legal documents to defendants, attorneys and courts for processing; maintains, tracks, and updates legal information, including entry and tracking projects in office tracking system.
oMonitors technical and legal documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal, state, and county policies and practices.
oFormats and types letters, memoranda, and various legal documents for the review, approval and use by an attorney; prepares and processes confidential and sensitive documents and maintains confidentiality; assists in developing and implementing technical filing procedures.
oSchedules and coordinates technical court calendars for Attorneys, including hearings, trials, and legal filings; coordinates activities and information with agencies agencies and jurisdictions.
oProvides information and assistance within the scope of designated authority.
oExplains nature of County Attorney's Office programs, procedures and services to clients and citizens.
oCollects financial and administrative information and compiles data for reports.
oNotarizes documents as required.
oPerforms other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications Knowledge and Skills:
oKnowledge of research techniques and legal terminology.
oKnowledge of the basic principles of record keeping, case files and records management.
oKnowledge of principles and protocols for the management of official documents and court recordsoKnowledge of the principles of legal office administration.
oSkill in researching and interpreting governmental regulations, and technical procedures.
oSkill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with public officials, court officers, advocates, County staff and the general public, while dealing with sensitive information.
oSkill in managing and scheduling complex legal calendars.
oSkill in drafting and completing accurate reports, legal documents and technical correspondence.
oSkill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
oSkill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Associate's Degree; AND one (1) year of administrative support experience; OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience; legal secretary/paralegal certification preferred; must pass a thorough background investigation.
Laramie County provides a competitive benefits package.
For a detailed summary of the benefits provided please click the link below to access our benefit page.
01 What is your highest level of education? No Education High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctorate Degree 02 How many years of clerical experience do have in administrative support? No experience 1-3 Years experience 4-6 Years of experience 7-9 Years of experience 10 or more years of experience 03 Do you have a legal secretary/paralegal certification? YES NO 04 Please describe your experience using Microsoft office applications.
Required Question Recommended Skills Confidentiality File Manager Filing Finance Office Management Software Applications Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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