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Legal Assistant Jobs in Cape Coral, FL at MortgageManuals.com
Position Title: Clerk to the Justice
Location: Town of East Fishkill – 330 Route 376, Hopewell Junction, NY, 12533
Salary: $22.25 – $27.52 / Hour
Civil Service Classification: Exempt
Distinguishing Features: This position involves skilled clerical work supporting the daily operations of the Town of East Fishkill’s office and courtroom. The Clerk to the Justice performs a wide range of administrative tasks, which may include general office duties such as typing, filing, and recordkeeping, as well as more complex responsibilities involving stenographic and bookkeeping functions. Work is performed under the direction of the elected Justice, with assignments varying based on the needs of the court. The role may require attendance at court sessions held during both daytime and evening hours.
Typical Work Activities: Mails letters and legal notices; Receives and records fees and fines, keeps financial records, and issues receipts; Enters all cases in the dockets (Motor Vehicle, Civil, Criminal); Types reports and letters from clear copy, rough draft, or Dictaphone; Takes and transcribes dictation of letters, memos and, if required, court proceedings; Compiles statistics for reports; Operates various office machines; Acts as receptionist and answers requests for routine information; Files and maintains a variety of documents and court records; and performs miscellaneous errands
Qualifications: Working knowledge of Court office terminology, procedures and equipment; working knowledge of legal terminology and procedures; ability to type and take dictation, if required, at an acceptable rate of speed; ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions; ability to write legible; clerical aptitude; neatness of appearance; tact and courtesy; integrity; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
**Previous Clerk experience preferred**
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.25 – $27.52 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Title: Legal Assistant
Company: MortgageManuals.com
Location: Cape Coral, FL
