Administrative Legal Secretary - Utah State Hospital

About the role

The Utah State Hospital is seeking a motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather data for the State related to competency evaluations.
• Assign forensic evaluators.
• Act as forensic evaluation system coordinator for the state.

Qualifications

• Expert level skills using Excel and Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Familiarity with and knowledge of the State Legal system, including courts.
• Strong organizational/office administration skills.
• Detailed office skills.
• Strong computer skills (type 70 wpm).

About The Role

Location: 1300 East Center Street, Provo, Utah, 84606, United States

Benefits

• Job Stability: Security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contributes to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

Pay

FT / PT Status: Full-Time
Salary: $19.50 - $24.00 Hourly Wage

Schedule

Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Multiple medical plan options, including a High-Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account.
• Dental & Vision: Multiple dental and vision plan options available.
• Paid Leave: Accrue 4 hours of annual leave and 4 hours of sick leave per pay period, with accrual rates increasing with state longevity. 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: A generous 10% employer contribution to your Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II). Options include a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or a Defined Contribution Plan.

Additional Benefits

• UTA Bus Pass.
• Cafeteria on site with meals, snacks and drinks available for purchase.
• Access to the Utah State Hospital Disc Golf Course.
• Comfort rooms while on campus, as well as other mental wellness benefits.

Risks

• Requires special safety precautions and/or equipment.
• May require physical exertion.

Supplemental Information

Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.