Legal Secretary

City of Wichita • Wichita, KS • 5h ago

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13327960

The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.

Distinguishing Features of Work\

Join a dynamic legal team that supports the vital operations of the City of Wichita. As a Legal Secretary, youll play a key role in delivering professional legal and administrative support to attorneys in the Law Department. Working under general supervision, you will draft, prepare, and organize legal correspondence and documentation, manage litigation calendars, and assist with case file management using modern case management systems. This position requires discretion, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Your ability to anticipate needs, maintain confidentiality, and ensure seamless office operations makes you a trusted partner in legal service delivery. You will report directly to the Chief Deputy City Attorney and contribute meaningfully to the City\'s legal functions.

*Posting may close at any time\*

\ Examples of Work Performed

Takes machine or oral dictation and transcribes and @types from

notes.

Answers telephone, receives visitors, and attends meetings to and

take notes and prepare the minutes.

May compute, record, and maintain files concerning financial,

personnel, payroll or purchasing information.

Accepts appointments for supervisor and sets up calendar.

Types varied articles, reports, letters, forms or other material.

Prepares pleadings, opinions, briefs, ordinances, and resolutions as

directed.

Completion of work assignments may require the operation of a

vehicle.

These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements of Work

Considerable knowledge of office practices and procedures, office

machines, business English, spelling and arithmetic

Considerable knowledge of legal terminology and forms used

Ability to handle and understand legal matters

Ability to use a computer to access, interpret, and record

information

Ability to compose routine letters and develop and refine internal

office procedures

May require ability to make a passing score on a shorthand test

Ability to transcribe from machine dictation or written notes

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with

associates, representatives of other organizations, and the public

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in

writing

May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver\'s

license

An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety

of other individuals in the workplace.

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