Legal Secretary I – Bilingual (Spanish) – Support Staff

About the role

The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office is seeking a bilingual Legal Secretary I to provide essential clerical and secretarial support. This civil service position requires fluency in Spanish and English and involves preparing and managing legal documents for criminal and civil matters.

Key responsibilities

• Type and prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, memoranda, contracts, and transactional materials.
• Proofread and verify the accuracy of citations, references, and formatting in legal correspondence.
• Maintain attorneys’ calendars, including court dates and filing deadlines.
• Produce reports, letters, schedules, and various forms as needed.
• Operate personal computers and standard office equipment, managing both manual and electronic filing systems.
• Take minutes during witness examinations, hearings, or court proceedings.
• Perform designated duties in Spanish in addition to English.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of satisfactory clerical or secretarial experience.
• Resident of Nassau County for a minimum of 12 months.
• Ability to pass a civil service examination.

Required skills

• Proficient use of Microsoft Word and standard office computer applications.
• Strong knowledge of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Ability to type legal documents accurately and at a reasonable speed.