Legal Secretary, Lancaster

Starting Compensation: $39,682.50/Annually

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Job Description:

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

This position reports directly to the Office Administrator with oversight by the Assistant Office Administrator. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Informations: Prepare Bill of Information for all General Unit cases to proceed through the Court System 45% Discovery Requests: Requesting discovery from Police Depts. attaching to file, copying and sending to Def. Atty. 30% Subpoena/Victim Packets: Sends subpoenas for witnesses/victims, and victim packets on required files. 5%Running Priors: Run priors for all Drug Unit cases, and also run priors for assigned Block Hearings on a daily basis 5% Extraditions&Summary Appeals: 15% OTHER SPECIFIC TASKS OR DUTIES

Perform other duties as assigned. Learning Extraditions&Summary Appeals Scanning current files Filing of dead files, bench warrants&pending cases Help with the Main Phones when needed 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 Able to use and create documents using Word Perfect 12, Microsoft Word and Excel Able to multi-task and organize work Able to maintain confidentialityAny equivalent training, knowledge, and experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Minimum keyboard requirement: 50 WPM Knowledge of Criminal Justice Systems and its related forms beneficial REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

Will be subjected to security and background checks. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily sedentary in nature; no special demands are required.

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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.