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State of Michigan
Legal Secretary 7-E8
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What they do
A Legal Secretary provides secretarial work that requires specialized knowledge of legal terminology and procedures. Prepares documents such as subpoenas or summonses and assists with legal research. Works with supervision from an attorney or paralegal.
$44,842 / year median in Michigan
-30% projected decline
Job Description
The position performs a full range of legal secretarial assignments in support of the director of the Bureau's Regulatory Compliance Division and other division staff; researches and prepares materials; interprets division policies and procedures; responds to telephone calls and written inquiries from the general public, parties to administrative proceedings, and attorneys; schedules meetings, conferences, and formal hearings; prepares routine notices, proofs of service, orders, legal pleadings, motions, briefs, and orders: copies, scans, securely transmits, uploads, and maintains highly confidential and sensitive documents and information; and prepares, redacts, compiles, and maintains public records, reports, and general correspondence. This position requires frequent interaction both with employees within the division and other work areas within the Bureau, with the Department of Attorney General, the Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science, the Unarmed Combat Commission, and the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules. For the full position description click here. LARA is proud to be Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer For more information about our department, visit us at www.michigan.gov/lara , LinkedIn , Facebook , and YouTube . The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. Any applicant that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.