Legal Secretary I (Underfill Legal Secretary II)

Legal Secretary I (Underfill Legal Secretary II) Location Yuma, AZ :

Job Summary

This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer.

**NOTE: Yuma County reserves the right to underfill the Legal Secretary II (Grade 106 Min: $20.74/hr. - Min: $26.08/hr.) as a Legal Secretary I until such time as the successful candidate completes all education and training requirements. Nature of Work Under close supervision, performs work of routine difficulty in a variety of legal secretarial and office duties; this position has department specific responsibility.

Example of Work

(Illustrative Only) Formats and types letters, memoranda, and legal documents for the review, approval and use by an attorney; files documents with the appropriate court or entity; prepares and processes confidential and sensitive legal documents and correspondence; transcribes meeting and interview notes and recordings; develops and maintains office records and files; processes and logs incoming documents and directs them to the proper location; assists with scheduling and make appointments; greets visitors/callers, ascertains nature of business, and directs to appropriate person; sorts, indexes and retrieves forms, correspondence and documents; checks and completes records, forms and documents; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND one (1) year of secretarial work with some experience in legal work or closed related; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; requires a successful completion of a background check.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: County policies and procedures; general office practices and procedures; business English, spelling, punctuation, and grammatical usage. Skilled in: The use of the English language, including spelling, punctuation and grammar; the preparation of documents and reports; operating various office equipment and word processing; creating and maintaining files; taking and recording notes; meeting and dealing effectively and tactfully with public inquiries and problems; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public; prioritizing work assignments to meet time constraints; maintaining confidentiality; communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Ability to: Effectively respond to phone calls, emails and complaints in a timely manner; plan, prioritizes, manages and responds to multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment; read, write, research, synthesizes data and detailed reports; use modern office equipment and computers; communicate effectively verbally and written; lift up to 5 - 25 lbs. Working Environment: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity; generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing; working at a computer monitor for extended periods required; the job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment. EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE Medical Coverage Category The YCEBT is a self-funded medical plan administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona (BCBSAZ). The employee is able to select from three (3) medical plan options with six (6) tiers that will best suit the employee's needs, dependents or families. Plan Option 1: Preferred Provider Option A (PPO) or PPO A 900 deductible with $10.00 Wellness Incentive. Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $20 monthly premium reduction. Plan Option 2: Preferred Provider Option B (PPO) or PPO B 1,200 deductible with $10.00 Wellness Incentive. Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $20 monthly premium reduction. Plan Option 3: High Deductible High Plan - Health Savings Account (HDHP-HSA) or HDHP-HSA with Wellness Incentive. HDHP-HSA Wellness Incentive for Employee Only option can receives upto $240.00 annual contribution to a Limited Purpose FSA card. Southwest Service Administrator (SSA) Mexico PPO Health Plan: SSA is available to employees who are enrolled in YCEBT Medical PPO Plan. The SSA Plan pays 100% of hospital, medical, laboratory and prescription drug benefits, to a maximum of $5,000 per person per calendar year ($10,000 for two or more family members). This position may be retirement eligible, if you have any questions contact Recruitment division at 928-373-1013 for more information.