Equipment Operator Skilled (Class B CDL) Water Distribution

Application Requirements

Under direct supervision, performs technical clerical and legal secretarial work, transcribing varied legal dictation, composing and typing legal documents and correspondence on word processing equipment and/or typewriter; provides secretarial support for attorneys and law clerks; prepares subpoenas; uses of computerized information systems; and various other related work as required.

Definition/Summary of Duties

• Transcribe legal dictation, including correspondence, opinions, briefs, contracts, motions, affidavits, subpoenas and memorandums;
• Serves as a liaison between district support and attorney staff; other public defender districts' staff; the Administrative Services Office Staff, law enforcement agencies, and county and state agencies.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of business English, spelling and grammar;
• Knowledge of general office procedures;
• Knowledge of legal terminology;
• Knowledge of the operation of word processing equipment, electronic typewriter, transcriber, dictaphone, photocopying machine, calculator and telephone equipment;
• Skill at typing 55 wpm;
• Ability to set priorities and meet work deadlines;
• Ability to use discretion in the handling of confidential information;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, other employees and clients;
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions.

Education and Experience

• Completion of High School or equivalency, plus completion of an approved business school program as a legal secretary or two years of general office work experience which includes 1 year of secretarial experience in a legal environment.

Full Time Employee And Part Time Employee Benefits

• The State of Minnesota offers benefits through the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP).
• Benefits-eligible employees are entitled to the following insurance and pre-tax benefits:

• Medical insurance Single coverage as low as $32.48 a month Family coverage $221.62 a month
• Dental insurance Single coverage as low as $13.50 a month Family coverage $52.52 a month
• Basic Life insurance 6 week paid Parental Leave (eligible after 1 year of employment)
• Retail Savings 10 paid holidays Vacation and sick time along with leave of absence programs
• Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Additional Life insurance for yourself, spouse and children Accidental death and dismemberment insurance Short and long-term disability insurance
• Metro Pass Deferred Compensation plan Pre-tax expense accounts: dependent care account, medical and dental, transit expense

Required Questions

• List the software programs you can use proficiently (Word, Excel, etc).
• What experience have you had working with a diverse community? List organizations and job duties.
• List any additional information you feel may be important for us to know in evaluating your application.