Salary Range

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Job Summary

Salary:

Legal Secretary I: $20.50- $26.135

Legal Secretary II: $23.05- $29.375

If you experience technical issues submitting your application, please reach out to City of Orlando Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407-246-2062.

Please note: This position is NOT eligible for remote work.

Performs specialized secretarial work requiring knowledge of legal procedures, terminology, and legal documents. Performs complex and confidential secretarial assignments for two (2) or more City of Orlando attorneys. Work is of more than average difficulty and might 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 and procedures as well as 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 which do not involve policy determinations; and in recognizing and immediately bringing priority matters to attorney's attention. Work is performed under attorney supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:
Legal Secretary I: High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate required, and two (2) years of legal secretarial experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must type 40 CWPM.

Legal Secretary II: High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate and four (4) years of legal secretarial experience required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. However, candidates must have two (2) years of legal secretarial experience, regardless of educational background, to qualify. Must type 40 CWPM.

Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.

If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

• Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
• Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.