Legal Secretary Trainee - Public Defenders Office

Westmoreland County is accepting applications for a Legal Secretary Trainee in the Public Defenders Office.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Answer telephones; take messages and refer calls
• Assist potential clients with the application process for representation
• Utilize software specific to the department for creating files for criminal, juvenile and domestic cases
• Provide general information as it relates to the Public Defender’s Office
• Responsible for the work for an assigned group of attorneys
• Prepare letters, correspondence, memos and a wide variety of legal documents
• Use legal software to enter data, docket cases, run court lists and get specific case information
• Maintain and update files.
• Prepare files for court and distribute
• Must be able to type 50wpm

Applications can be submitted to Dawn Brooks at dbrooks@westmorelandcountypa.gov

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