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Legal Secretary/Receptionist

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $19.48 - $27.51
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
optional 457 Deferred Compensation plan
Comprehensive health insurance plan
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Champaign County is a well-established government entity committed to delivering efficient and effective public services to its residents. The County operates various departments, including the State's Attorney's Office, which plays a vital role in the local criminal justice system. Located in Urbana, Illinois, the County offers a supportive working environment rooted in community service and public safety. The State's Attorney's Office is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases, providing legal advice to County officials, and ensuring that justice is served in accordance with the law. This makes the office an essential part of the County government and a critical contributor to... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • One year of secretarial experience with public contact
  • Knowledge of office practices and criminal justice system
  • Ability to operate personal computers and word processing equipment
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Ability to handle confidential matters
  • Ability to work full-time in a non-exempt union position

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with further secretarial education training in word processing and personal computers
  • One year of secretarial experience with public contact or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Knowledge of modern office practices
  • Knowledge of operation of the criminal justice system and of the procedures, policies, and regulations of the State's Attorney's Office
  • Skilled in operation of a personal computer, word processing equipment, and in verbal communication

Job Duties

  • Answer and screen all incoming calls to the State's Attorney's Office
  • Greet and screen visitors who walk into the office and provide general information to the public
  • Handle confidential matters daily and relating to all divisions of the State's Attorney's Office
  • Screen incoming calls and determine whether the callers need to speak to an attorney and which specific attorney they should be referred to for assistance
  • Take telephone messages for the staff and forward calls to staff members or to voicemail system if requested by staff and/or caller
  • Refer callers to other County offices or agencies when necessary
  • Maintain office files and records
  • Distribute mail and other official documents to staff in the office
  • Prepare reports and enter records into online computer systems

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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