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    Legal Secretary - Chicago, United States - City of Chicago, IL

    City of Chicago, IL
    City of Chicago, IL Chicago, United States

    1 month ago

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    Ø Three years of work experience in operating personal computer equipment, preferably in a law office, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

    Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

    Ø Typing at a skill level of 50 words per minute is required.


    Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.


    NOTE:
    To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment and specific job duties. (IF you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered).

    If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position.

    There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.


    Educational & Employment Verification:


    Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying.

    If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation.

    If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.


    NOTE:
    You must provide your transcripts or diploma at the time of processing when applicable.


    NOTE:
    You must provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of processing.


    SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
    This position requires applicants to successfully pass a written job knowledge test and complete an interview.

    Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after the test results have been analyzed and compiled.

    Candidates who pass the exam will be selected for an interview.

    The interviewed bidders receiving a passing score on the exam and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.

    Preference will be given to external candidates possessing the following:


    • Previous experience providing administrative support in a law firm or legal setting.
    • Previous experience creating and maintaining spreadsheets to track pending assignments.
    • Previous experience organizing and maintaining confidential and administrative files.
    • Previous experience scheduling meetings and maintaining the supervisor's calendar.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
    ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

    The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

    Department of Human Resources

    City of Chicago

    Brandon Johnson, Mayor

    Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm C.S.T. on

    Apr 25, 2024, 8:02:08 AM

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