Legal Secretary 1

The City of Athens is hiring a Legal Secretary 1 position. This position works in the Office of the Law Director and performs administrative duties and data entry for the office. The City of Athens offers a number of benefits for our staff, including: 

• Comprehensive low cost, low deductible health care insurance plan - rated as one of the most affordable in the State.
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Public employee pension match of 14%
• Paid holidays
• Personal days
• Sick leave
• Vacation time
• Compensatory time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Parking Garage parking pass
• A fitness center membership and Wellness program
  

This is an appointed position by the Law Director. The position has a starting wage of $16.29 per hour with a maximum starting wage of $17.72 per hour based on education and experience. This position will remain open until filled. Please contact Human Resources at humanresources@ci.athens.oh.us or (740) 592-3367.

LEGAL SECRETARY I                                                                                                             

Classification Title:    Legal Secretary I                                            Bargaining Unit:     Non-union          

Division/Dept.:            Prosecutor’s Office                                       FLSA Status:           Non-exempt     

Reports to:                  Law Director                                                  Pay Grade:                        I    

Position Summary:

The Legal Secretary I performs confidential clerical and executive duties.  Independent judgment is exercised.  This is an appointed position, exempt from Civil Service competition per 124.11(A)(8), O.R.C.

Essential Functions:

• Answers incoming telephone calls, dispatches caller to appropriate staff personnel, or assists caller with any procedural matters.
• Schedules appointments and screens walk-ins requesting to see the Prosecutor or the Law Director.
• Files in office various reports and correspondence.
• Data Entry
• Contacts witnesses, attorneys and law enforcement officials.
• Request reports and information for various law enforcement agencies for discovery.
• Acts as liaison for Prosecutors by interacting with public, attorneys and law enforcement officials.
• Assumes other responsibilities and performs other related duties as needed.

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Position Specifications:

• Meet the attendance requirements of the position.
• Knowledge of business English, legal terms, math, and modern office policies and procedures.
• Excellent written, oral, organizational and interpersonal communications skills.
• Tact and discretion when dealing with the public and city officials.
• Ability to perform complex clerical duties quickly and accurately.

The City may consider any other equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

A background check is required post-offer.

New hires are required to be certified in First Aid and CPR at the time of the next available class.

The City of Athens, OH is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.