LEGAL SECRETARY I (1458)- Citywide

LEGAL SECRETARY I (1458) – Citywide – (C00441) Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal. Job Details Department: Citywide Job class: 1458 – Legal Secretary I Salary range: $95,784.00 – $116,402.00 Role type: Permanent Civil Service Hours: Full-time Exam type: Class Based Test Rule: Rule of the List List type: Entrance About the City San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city on the forefront of economic growth and innovation, urban development, arts and entertainment, as well as social issues and change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco. Essential Duties Word processes and edits a wide variety of legal documents in proper format, including pleadings, briefs, correspondence, subpoenas, contracts, jury instructions, complaints, resolutions and ordinances utilizing multiple word processing systems, to prepare a variety of legal documents. Abstracts information from various sources to put general information into proper legal form. Transcribes legal dictation from dictaphone or longhand notes, minutes, interviews and telephone messages; or takes and transcribes dictation from shorthand notes at a rate of 110 wpm, to prepare legal documents and correspondence. Opens, maintains, monitors and closes legal case files and maintains correspondence and record files. Maintains attorney appointment calendars; keeps abreast of important court dates and files legal documents with courts as mandated; assures complaints are responded to in a timely manner. Provides information when possible by personally assisting callers, and exercises considerable judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential matters. Prioritizes duties and deadlines to accommodate work schedules of a large number of attorneys. Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Two (2) years of verifiable experience as a legal secretary transcribing dictation and typing legal documents including petitions, motions, briefs, complaints and other legal forms. Ability to type 55 net WPM. Ability to transcribe legal matters accurately from a transcribing machine with no more than a 2% error rate (may be a required condition for some departments). Substitution: A certificate of completion in legal secretarial skills from a recognized college, university, or training program, which involved learning legal terminology and legal formats and forms, may substitute for six (6) months of the required legal secretarial experience. Eligibility and Verification Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to a lower score. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. EEO Statement The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr