Berrien County is hiring: Prosecutor's Office - Legal Secretary II (Temporary/ P

Legal Secretary II (Temporary/Part-Time $17.20/ Hour This part-time, temporary position allows for a maximum of 1,000 hours per calendar year. It does not include any benefits. Duties: Performs secretarial and clerical duties to ensure the timely flow of all necessary paperwork to support the operations and programs of the department. Operates word processor to prepare various legal documents and correspondence. Prepares and maintains departmental files and records. Receives, sorts and distributes mail. Compiles data; prepares a variety of records and reports. Interacts tactfully with public both in person and on telephone to provide information and assistance as needed. Interacts with court personnel such as judges, attorneys and probation officers concerning criminal cases being prosecuted. Works effectively with other employees, police officers and the general public to meet needs and assure timely flow of information to meet schedules of courts. Operates data entry terminal for some divisions. Maintains logs for various assigned tasks. Maintains scheduling of court hearings affecting assistant prosecuting attorneys. This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified. Education and Experience: Associate degree in secretarial science or criminal justice and one year of paid, full-time secretarial/clerical experience; OR High school graduation or GED certificate and three years of paid full-time secretarial/clerical experience. Required Knowledge and Skills: Considerable knowledge of modern office practices, secretarial practices and use of mainframe computer system. Knowledge of Criminal Justice System, word processing and spreadsheet software. Must be able to work in a noisy environment with many distractions and interruptions. Must possess the ability to think and act independently. Special Requirements: Employees of the Berrien County Prosecutor's Office must submit to fingerprints and may be subjected to a background check and clearance before employment. Employees must possess a valid vehicle operator's license. A pre-employment physical, drug test and background check are required before employment.