Job Description

Summary

This role supports the head of a civil rights division in a state attorney's office by handling advanced secretarial tasks like managing legal documents, scheduling, and communicating with courts and staff.

It involves working with sensitive information and requires someone who can think independently and stay organized under pressure.

A good fit would be an experienced legal secretary comfortable in a fast-paced government environment focused on civil rights issues.

Key Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Five years of typing-related administrative support experience
Two years of experience in legal secretarial practices equivalent to Legal Secretary E8
Advanced skills in legal and administrative secretarial duties
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Strong communication and independent decision-making skills
Proficiency in reviewing, prioritizing, and drafting responses to pleadings and correspondence

Full Job Description

This position provides second-level advanced legal secretarial duties for the Civil Rights and Special Initiatives Division Chief. This position performs complex administrative legal secretarial activities in matters involving complex litigation and administrative secretarial activities. The position serves as a liaison to the Division Chief, staff attorney's, federal and state courts; reviewing, prioritizing, and preparing draft responses to a large volume of pleadings and correspondence, including conducting independent research and handling of confidential information; compiling department reports; documents and correspondence; docketing case files; scheduling meetings and hearings; and other tasks required to meet the department’s goals and objectives. The position requires advanced legal secretarial and administrative skills, as well as the ability to exercise discretion, act independently, and communicate effectively with parties.

Position Description

Requirements

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience
Five years of typing-related administrative support experience, including two years involving legal secretarial practices equivalent to a Legal Secretary E8.

Additional Information

View the entire job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DivisionHeadLegalSecretary.pdf

You must attach a resume and cover letter in order to be considered for this position.

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