Legal Secretary 26-11

Salary $50,004.00 - $63,720.00 Annually Location Peoria, IL Job Type Full-Time Job Number 26-11 Administration Deputy Chief - Administration Bureau Child Support Enforcement Opening Date 03/03/2026 Summary of Duties and Responsibilities Performs responsible legal secretarial and clerical work requiring a basic knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures; types memoranda, depositions, pleadings, motions, rulings, pre-hearing reports, orders, petitions, briefs and vouchers; plans, schedules, initiates and performs the clerical processing necessary for preparation of cases by staff attorneys; proofreads documents; receives and screens public by telephone and in person; makes appointments; arranges for transportation, accommodations and conferences; types attorneys' case reports and legal manuscripts and revises as necessary; composes and types correspondence involving application of policy as well as general or routine matters; maintains detailed files. Qualifications Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of 2 years legal secretarial or business college and1year secretarial experience or high school graduate (GED) and 3 years secretarial experience or related experience preferably in a legal services environment or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Effective oral and written communication skills. Physical ability to file and duplicate information which includes bending, stretching, stooping, and lifting of up to 15 pounds. Ability to operate automated office machines and equipment (prior training or work experience on PC specializing in Word Perfect preferred). Attendance is an essential function of this position. Employer Illinois Attorney General (IL) Address 500 S. 2nd St. Springfield, Illinois, 62701 Phone 217-524-9075 312-814-5698 Website https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Careers/ We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. As an employee of the Illinois Attorney General's Office, you'll have access to many great benefits. Join the legal team responsible for protecting the public interest of the state and the people of Illinois! Health and Dental insurance along with free Vision insurance• Pension Benefits through the State Employees';

Retirement System Deferred Compensation:

supplemental retirement savings program-457k

Commuter Savings Program:

pre-tax transportation program

Flexible Spending:

Medical and Dependent pre-tax savings program Life insurance benefit: free with option to purchase additional (up to 8 x your annual salary) at low cost. Spouse and child life insurance available Disability coverage Employee Assistance Program through

ComPsych Holidays:

13 1/2 paid Vacation days: minimum of 12 days, maximum of 27 days, prorated Personal days: 4 annually

Floating Holiday:

1 annually Sick days: 1 per month For attorneys, office provided Continuing Legal Education Semi-monthly payroll Health and Dental cost ranges: for single: $131.00 - $314.00 monthly; for family: $299.00 - $653.00 monthly For more information on benefits: visit cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html