Job Description
Legal Secretary (Temporary Full-Time) (Grade 7) is listed by Yuma County. Yuma County is hiring a Lawful Secretary for a temporary full-time post set at 197 S. Main Street, Suite 303 in Yuma, Arizona. This role backs attorneys by getting ready permitted documents, managing correspondence, and handling confidential materials.
The role is best-suited for individuals with robust organizational abilities and experience in a lawful office environment. The work involves formatting and typing letters, memoranda, and legal documents for attorney evaluate and approval. You’ll file documents with the fitting court or entity, securing accuracy and timeliness.
The role also involves transcribing meeting and interview notes and recordings, as well as developing and keeping up office records and files. You’ll process and log incoming documents, directing them to the correct location. Assisting with scheduling and making appointments is a key part of the role.
You’ll greet visitors and callers, ascertain the nature of their company, and straight them to the suitable person. Sorting, indexing, and retrieving forms, correspondence, and documents are also required. Routine and dependable attendance is crucial.
This temporary assignment presents a shot to contribute to county permitted operations whereas gaining valuable public-sector know-how. This role demands the aptitude to deal with sensitive info with discretion and work under close supervision.
Salary & Compensation
Salary: $20.26 - $25.32 per hour.
Qualification
To qualify for this Lawful Secretary role, you demand a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of secretarial operate expertise. Permitted office background is preferred but not required.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- One year of secretarial perform know-how.
- Capacity to format and sort lawful documents accurately.
- Experience with filing documents in court or with other entities.
- Competence in transcribing meeting and meeting notes.
- Proficiency in keeping up office records and files.
- Aptitude to manage confidential and sensitive details.
- Sturdy organizational and scheduling skills.
- Client offering expertise for greeting visitors and callers.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Formats and categories letters, memoranda, and permitted documents for attorney assess.
- Files documents with the proper court or entity.
- Prepares and procedures confidential lawful documents and correspondence.
- Transcribes meeting and meeting notes and recordings.
- Creates and maintains office records and files.
- Procedures and logs incoming documents and directs them to the right location.
- Assists with scheduling and making appointments.
- Greets visitors and callers, ascertains nature of firm, and directs to fitting individual.
- Sorts, indexes, and retrieves forms, correspondence, and documents.
- Reviews and completes records, forms, and documents.
Conditions & Requirements
- Steady and reliable attendance is called for.
- Must be able to tackle confidential and sensitive data.
- Capacity to function under close supervision.
- May require occasional overtime to gather deadlines.
How You Will Be Evaluated
- Submission examine located on minimum qualifications.
- Supplemental questions may be applied to assess expertise.
- Qualified you may be invited for an meeting.
- Reference inspects may be conducted.
- Closing selection set on overall qualifications and meeting performance.
Required Documents
- Finished online submission.
- Supplemental questions (if relevant).
- Resume (optional but recommended).
- Proof of high school diploma or GED (may be requested).
How to Apply
- Stop by the Yuma County professions portal on GovernmentJobs.com.
- Generate or to your candidate account.
- Finish the online submission and supplemental questions.
- Send in your submission before the deadline of July 24, 2026.
- Confirm all needed fields are filled and attach any supporting documents as requested.
Additional Information
- This is a temporary full-time role with no guarantee of permanent employment.
- Pay is determined based on education and experience at the time of present.
- The role is based at 197 S. Main Street, Suite 303, Yuma, AZ 85364.
- Operate schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.
- You must be cleared to perform in the United States.
- Yuma County is an equal chance employer.
- For questions about the submission procedure, contact the Yuma County Human Resources department.
- This role is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate.
About Company
Yuma County is a nearby public sector entity serving the residents of Yuma, Arizona. It supplies vital public solutions such as law enforcement, public operates, and judicial back. The county employs a diverse workforce dedicated to community solution.
This Permitted Secretary post is within the county's legal department, supporting attorneys in their day-to-day operations. Working for Yuma County lets you contribute to the area justice system and earn background in a state setting.
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