Job Summary
Performs legal support work at an advanced level in various legal departments of the County. Positions in this classification are generally responsible for word processing of complicated legal documents, public contact involving communicating legal information and responding to questions, reading mail and composing responses and other secretarial support work for assigned attorneys. The positions require advanced knowledge of legal terminology and a thorough understanding of the legal secretarial function.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Three to four (3 to 4) years of legal secretarial support work within a law office or legal environment.
Completion of a legal secretarial course offered by a community college or business school (45 quarter or semester credit hours with at least ten (10) hours in legal coursework) may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Knowledge of: Legal terminology, procedures, documents and principles related to legal support work; legal office practices and procedures including standard formats; business English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling; word processing, database and presentation applications, including the knowledge of macros; operation of general office equipment such as copiers, faxes, telephones, personal computers.
Ability to: Apply legal guidelines and regulations to varied operational requirements; prepare legal documents and correspondence using appropriate formatting, terminology and references; operate personal computer applications at an advanced level; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public officials, and the general public; operate general office equipment; accomplish work within established timeframes; communicate effectively orally and in writing; adhere to prescribed office routines; maintain a neat personal appearance and courteous attitude toward the public and fellow employees.
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With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.
Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.