What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at Kings County?
The Kings County District Attorney Office is currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of:
LEGAL SECRETARY
$46,134.40 - $56,284.80 Annually
We are seeking a Legal Secretary to provide advanced legal and administrative support to attorneys. This key role prepares and processes complex legal documents, coordinates office activities, and ensures accuracy, efficiency, and confidentiality in daily operations. Ideal for organized, detail-driven professionals who thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and are committed to public service.
If you are organized, detail-oriented, and committed to public service, we encourage you to apply today!
If you are organized, detail-oriented, and committed to public service, we encourage you to apply today!
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Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Drafts pleadings, subpoenas, contracts, briefs, ordinances and other legal documents and correspondence, memoranda and reports from stenographic notes, brief instructions, or prior materials.
- Calendars and schedules court dates, meetings and appointments for attorneys; files or arranges for the filing of legal briefs and other necessary paperwork with the court.
- Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls, providing information regarding the particular area of assignment, which may require the use of judgment and interpretation of policies and procedures or taking messages or referring the caller to the proper attorney.
- Processes a variety of legal agreements, contracts, etc., following attorney's instructions.
- Researches and compiles a variety of informational materials.
- Types drafts and a wide variety of finished documents, including both general and legal-related correspondence and documents; utilizes word processing equipment to input or retrieve data and prepare reports using a personal or on-line computer system.
- Independently initiates specified correspondence such as transmittal letters for signature by appropriate staff; reviews finished materials for completeness, accuracy, format, compliance with policies and procedures, and appropriate English usage.
- Organizes and maintains chronological and other files.
- Relieves attorneys of certain administrative matters by following up on projects, transmitting information, keeping informed of pertinent activities, and scheduling and arranging for meetings.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
Experience:
- Two (2) years of legal secretarial and/or office administrative experience in a public agency legal office or private law firm.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Licenses:
- Possession of a valid California driver’s license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check, which includes a credit check.
All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or a written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) to determine placement on the eligible list.
Note: Those applicants who are among the top 40 written test scores will be invited to participate in the oral examination process.
Note: Those applicants who are among the top 40 written test scores will be invited to participate in the oral examination process.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Veteran's Preference Application
You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.
Veteran's Preference Application
You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.
Tentative Recruitment Schedule:
Closing Date: July 6, 2026
Human Resources Interviews: Week of July 22, 2026
Department Interview: TBD
Salary : $46,134 - $56,285