SUPERVISED BY: Edward Betza

DIRECTED BY: Mayor

DEPARTMENT/OFFICE: Solicitor's Office

BUREAU: Solicitor's Office

CODE NUMBER: 06232023

JOB SUMMARY: Take dictation, transcribe, and type legal correspondence for the solicitor and staff and handle routine office matters. Act as the Right-to-Know officer for routine requests.

SPECIFIC DUTIES (The duties of this job include, but are not limited to):         

• Perform as department receptionist.
• Type and distribute all correspondence, memos, ordinances, resolutions, loan agreements and legal documents for the solicitor and staff.
• Maintain the law library.
• Prepare vouchers and requisitions, balance accounts.
• Open new files and file all documents, maintain paper and electronic files.
• Prepare payroll information.
• Perform other similar and related duties as required.
• Maintain office calendar, litigation docketing system.
• Right-to-Know officer, gather documents for Right-to-Know requests, prepare and send responses.
• Court filings and courier duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Paralegal certificate preferred
• Type 70-80 wpm
• Self-starter
• Good organization and computer skills, teamwork essential
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

To apply, please submit your resume to: humanresources@erie.pa.us