Legal Secretary I/II

Salary range: $23.05–$29.38. Applications will no longer be accepted after 08-18-2026.

About the Role

Performs specialized secretarial work requiring knowledge of legal procedures, terminology, and legal documents. Performs complex and confidential secretarial assignments for two or more City of Orlando attorneys. Work may be in a particular area of emphasis such as criminal law, litigation, real property (acquisition and disposition), labor and personnel, environmental regulation, construction matters, professional services, or contracts and leases, depending on the attorney assigned. The legal nature of work requires that all tasks be performed accurately and in strict conformance with established policies, procedures, and court requirements.

Employee is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment in responding to inquiries from municipal employees, department managers, outside attorneys, and the general public; in personally addressing administrative matters that do not involve policy determinations; and in recognizing and immediately bringing priority matters to the attorney's attention. Work is performed under attorney supervision.

This position is not eligible for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized secretarial tasks requiring legal knowledge, including preparation and handling of legal documents.
• Manage complex and confidential assignments for multiple attorneys.
• Respond to inquiries from municipal employees, department managers, outside attorneys, and the public.
• Address administrative matters independently, escalating priority issues to attorneys as needed.
• Ensure all work adheres to legal policies, procedures, and court requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.
• Typing speed of 40 correct words per minute (CWPM).
• For Legal Secretary I: Two years of legal secretarial experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• For Legal Secretary II: Four years of legal secretarial experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Candidates must have at least two years of legal secretarial experience, regardless of educational background.

Note: Direct experience may substitute for educational requirements as follows: two years for an associate degree, four years for a bachelor’s degree, six years for a master’s degree, or nine years for a doctoral degree.

Pay

• Legal Secretary I: $20.50–$26.135 per hour.
• Legal Secretary II: $23.05–$29.375 per hour.