Overview
Legal secretary Jobs in Dothan, AL at Bryan S. Blackwell, P.C.
Summary of Essential Responsibilities
Provide administrative and clerical support to the office of the District Clerk. Employees in this class prepare correspondence, records and other documents; provide clerical and secretarial assistance to the District Clerk, receive incoming mail; assist callers and visitors; and maintain files and records.
Essential Responsibilities and Functions include but are not limited to:
Provide general clerical and administrative support for two (2) District Judges, which involves answering correspondence; preparing, maintaining and distributing court agendas, public notices, surveys and reports.
Maintain all criminal court files in accordance with State Statue Local Government Code 201-205.
Assist the office of the District Judge’s with state and federal reporting requirements. Maintain files and track data. Issues writs and appeals, and felony warrants. Maintain and process Juvenile records.
To keep and protect Felony Records of the 52nd and 440th courts in compliance with the State Constitution and State Statutes as they relate to serving the citizens, and by fulfilling the statutory duties required as the custodian of such records through the promotion and direction of professionalism and cooperation among the District Clerk’s staff.
Process passports for the county as an acceptance agent for the US State Department.
Collect District Clerk fees and court costs.
Minimum Educational Requirements
High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) plus
Two (2) semesters (30 hours) of formal business/secretarial school or college courses; Degree preferred
Five (5) years of general office and secretarial experience
Minimum Qualifications:
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Considerable administrative training, record keeping and calendar management experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be detail oriented, punctual and dependable
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure
Excellent organizational skills to include ability to prioritize
Experience working a multi-line phone system a plus
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Title: Legal secretary
Company: Bryan S. Blackwell, P.C.
Location: Dothan, AL
