Legal Secretary

SUMMARY

The Legal Secretary will provide office support to the Legal Department including but not limited to type correspondence and documents from dictation or handwritten drafts, research, and data entry. Preparation of business and legal documents; maintain federal, state, and tribal litigation files; and attends business and related tribal meetings, as requested by the General Counsel or Legal Affairs Administrator. other related duties as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• GED and/or High School Diploma

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft resolutions, motions and ordinances for tribal law, as directed by the Legal Affairs Administrator.
• Reports to work as scheduled by supervisor.
• Comply with all Grand Traverse Band policies and procedures.
• Provide office management and administrative assistance.
• Preparation of legal documents, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Conduct legal research.
• Maintain legal documents in compliance with Federal, State and Tribal laws/regulations
• Maintain filing system (hard copy and computer).
• Maintain law library/legal research.
  • Type correspondence and documents from dictation or handwritten documents.
  • Computer data entry and maintain statistics (baseline measures).
  • Maintain calendar, schedule appointments. Must maintain highest level of confidentiality on all matters involved in this position.
• Assisting attorneys in collecting and compiling information regarding cases.
• Data entry into relevant software
• Compiling, categorizing, calculating, verifying, and analyzing data and information and separating into separate parts.
• Other duties as directed by Supervisor

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have outstanding written and verbal communication
• Good time management and organizational skills are critical
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated patience, tact, and
• Exceptional detail and follow-up
• Ability to effectively establish priorities and meet
• Ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of
• Attention to detail and accuracy is essential as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time and work independently with minimal
• Must be computer literate, have working knowledge of Microsoft Office, database management, financial software, Excel, Word, Outlook, Explorer and other computer
• Demonstrate superior organizational
• Must have a strong commitment to Indian people and the development of Tribal
• Other duties as directed or

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• GED and High School Diploma
• Associate's degree preferred.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

None

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED

Computer, copier, fax machine, and phone.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS

Must be able to deal effectively with employees, court personnel, and consultants at all levels.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an office setting.

COMMENTS

Native American Preference will apply. Must be willing and able to pass a criminal history background check with no felonies or serious misdemeanors and a drug and alcohol urinalysis as a condition of employment. Adherence to strict company policy in regard to confidentiality is a must.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. * Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of the Director of Human Resources.

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