LEGAL SECRETARY: POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
To support its growth POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE is looking for a new member to join its team in a supportive and friendly environment. This role will suit a self-motivated individual who can work with minimum supervison. The successful applicant will have good interpersonal and communication skills, and will be open to new learning and ideas. Please visit the website for further information about this role.
Position: Legal Secretary
Location: Bartow
Hours: Part Time
Salary Guide: $17,000 – $28,000
Last Updated: 20 July 2022
Job Category: Legal
Legal Secretary Role:
Legal Secretaries, or Legal Assistants, perform clerical work at law offices or organisations. Primary duties include providing Lawyers with direct assistance, scheduling client appointments and organising and maintaining all legal documents kept on-site.
Other Duties:
- Preparing court statements and forms
- Dictating Lawyers’ audio files and written notes
- Managing records, projects and calendars to make sure everything functions smoothly
- Transcribing and proofreading legal documents
- Indexing and updating pleadings and discovery binders
- Collecting and delivering documents
- Managing diaries and making travel arrangements for one or more Lawyers
- Supporting legal research and communicating with vendors, experts, Lawyers, opposing counsel and other staff