Legal Secretary jobs in Lancaster, PA

Are you efficient, organized, and knowledgeable in the legal system? The Lancaster County District Attorney's office has an opportunity for you as a Legal Secretary

JOB SUMMARY

General Unit Informations, Running Priors for Unit/Block, Filing, Scanning, Subpoena/Victim Packets, Discovery Requests

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Information: Prepare Bill of Information for all General Unit cases to proceed through the Court System.

Discovery Requests: Requesting discovery from Police Depts. attaching to file, copying, and sending to Def. Atty.

Subpoena/Victim Packets: Sends subpoenas for witnesses/victims, and victim packets on required files.

Running Priors: Run priors for all Durg Unit cases, and also run priors for assigned Block Hearings on a daily basis.

Attend Pre-Trial & Status Conferences hearings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED; relevant post high education and training is desirable
• Minimum of two (2) years clerical experience in an office setting
• Any equivalent training, knowledge, and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to use and create documents using Word Perfect 12, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Minimum keyboard requirement: 50 WPM.
• Knowledge of Criminal Justice Systems and its related forms beneficial
• Ability to multi-task and organize work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

• Will be subjected to security and background checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Read more about our benefits here.

Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.