Legal Secretary I

Legal Secretary I

Collin County is seeking candidates for the position of Legal Secretary I. This position assists the District Attorney's office by maintaining the court docket, maintaining case files, and preparing legal documents. Provides administrative support by preparing various reports, assisting clients and visitors, answering and directing phone calls, maintaining office supplies, drafting correspondence, and assisting court personnel as needed. Performs related duties as required. Candidates must have at least six months of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency, at least one year of related experience, and the ability to pass a typing test at the rate of 45 words per minute or better. Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Class C Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

Testing Requirements

This position requires that you pass a typing test at the minimum rate specified above.

• If you have taken a typing test with us within the last 6 months that meets or exceeds the requirements above, you do not need to take it again.
• If you have never taken our typing test, have not met the requirements above, or it has been more than 6 months since your last test, you will need to take the test in order for your application to be complete.

Typing tests are administered in the Human Resources Testing room from 8 : 30am - 4 : 30pm, Monday through Friday. You do not need an appointment to test, but you will need to bring a government issued photo ID. If you have any questions regarding the testing, please feel free to call 972-548-4606.

The Human Resources office is located at :

Jack Hatchell Administration Building 2300 Bloomdale Road 4th Floor - Suite 4117 McKinney, TX 75071

Collin County offers a fast-paced working environment, 200% retirement match with employee contributions earning 7% interest, 100% tuition reimbursement, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, 10 paid holidays annually, 24 days of PTO in your first year of employment with balance rollover from year-to-year, county-provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other optional participation benefits. You can read more about the comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long and short term disability on the Collin County website. You must submit a completed application to be considered for employment. Attaching a resume is not considered an acceptable substitute for a completed application. COLLIN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER