Legal Secretary I

About the Company

The Nassau County District Attorney's Office investigates and prosecutes violations of state and local criminal statutes occurring within Nassau County. With nearly 200 attorneys and a total staff in excess of 400, it is one of the largest district attorney's offices in the country.

Responsibilities

• Type and prepare legal documents including opinions, briefs, pleadings, memoranda, and contracts
• Proofread documents to verify accuracy of citations and references
• Maintain attorney and court calendars
• Type reports, letters, schedules, and forms
• Operate personal computers and related office equipment
• Maintain manual and automatic filing systems
• Utilize Microsoft Word and other standard office applications
• Take minutes during witness examinations at hearings or court proceedings

Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent experience)
• Two years of satisfactory clerical or secretarial experience in a law office
• Must be a Nassau County resident for at least 12 months
• Must be able to pass a Civil Service examination
• Knowledge of civil or criminal legal terminology, forms, and documents
• Proficiency in spelling, punctuation, and grammar
• Ability to type legal documents accurately and at a reasonable rate

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Legal Secretarial Science