Legal Secretary Position Available In Orange, Florida

Legal Secretary Orange County Government – 3.8 Orlando, FL Job Details Full-time $22.51 – $29.26 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel 6 years Word processing Mid-level High school diploma or GED Legal administrative experience Computer skills Typing Document management Adobe Acrobat Editing Full Job Description Job

ID 37484

Location Co Attorney Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Overview At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals. Job Description General Functions Performs specialized legal secretarial and clerical work at the direction of one or more attorneys. General supervision is received from attorneys or the legal administrative supervisor. Work is reviewed upon completion for adherence to established policies, procedures and results achieved. Representative Duties/Assignments At the direction of one or more attorneys prepares legal memoranda, ordinances, legislation, resolutions, administrative regulations, contracts and other transactional documents. Maintains case dockets, trial calendars, completes basic legal forms, schedules hearings and trials, and prepares case files. Researches and compiles data for completion of basic legal forms and documents. Assist attorney(s) with basic editing, formatting, and/or compiling documents or agreements. Receives, screens, and routes incoming mail, telephone calls and requests for meetings. Composes simple replies to non-legal inquiries. Maintain attorney(s) calendar for meeting requests, scheduling travel, or setting virtual meetings. Has working knowledge and proficient skills with most basic office computer programs (i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; Adobe Acrobat and Reader; virtual meeting technology like Teams, Webex, and Zoom). Performs related work as required. Minimum Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent and six years of legal administrative work; or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training or experience. Ability to type at a rate of 50 correct words per minute. Preferences Completion of course work in typing, secretarial, administrative, or clerical practices. Strong computer skills, transactional experience, and proficient in word processing software. Experience with Cloud-based document management.

Application Deadline Open Date:

06/16/2025

Close Date:

06/20/2025 This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information Pay Grade:

014 – From $22.51 to $29.26

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Placement based on Education and Experience Benefits 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually. 18 days paid time off per year. Longevity bonus based on years of service. 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually. Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance. Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one. Participation in the Florida Retirement System. Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc. Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers. Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse. Tuition reimbursement program. Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer:

Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements. For more information on Benefits visit – https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx Veterans Preference If you are claiming Veterans’ Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder. Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. •If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans’ Preference. Please note that Veterans’ Preference applies only to a Veterans’ first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception. Educational Requirements If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense. Address 201 S. Rosalind Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 Notes Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.