What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lincoln County District Attorney's Office - FT Legal Secretary position at Lincoln County?
The Legal Secretary politely and professionally greets and directs visitors and callers to the proper person, department, or agency, and performs administrative and legal clerical work in the District Attorney's office, including data entry, preparing documents and packets, processing mail, and filing.
This position works Mon-Fri 8AM - 4:30PM, but may require additional hours as the court schedule demands. This is a full-time (40 hour/week) position.
Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of general office experience (2 years preferred) demonstrating professional office skills and the ability to follow complicated procedures. Sound judgment is required.
- Demonstrates the ability and willingness to learn and effectively use new software, systems, technology, and office procedures as required by the position, including Microsoft 365 and database programs.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Organization, prioritization, ability to meet deadlines, multi-tasking and flexibility.
- Ability to operate such common office equipment as telephone, printer/copier/scanner/FAX machine, computer.
- Must pass a post-offer background check
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Training, or the equivalent of experience, in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook required.
- Knowledge of basic legal terminology and the criminal justice system is highly desirable but not mandatory.
Submit resume and application no later than 2PM on October 29, 2026. Application available at www.LincolnCountyMaine.gov
Questions: 207-882-6311
Please forward all applications to:
Lincoln County Administrator
P.O. Box 249
Wiscasset, ME 04578
Fax to 207-882-4320
Email to careers@lincolncountymaine.gov
- Lincoln County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.60 - $24.82 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25