Legal Secretary (Special Services - ARPA) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/detroit/jobs/newprint/4591928) Apply  Legal Secretary (Special Services - ARPA) Salary $31,200.00 - $49,982.00 Annually Location MI, MI Job Type Special Service-Temp Seasonal (usually fulltime) Job Number 2024192910199ARPADM Department ARPA STAFFING Opening Date 07/23/2024 Bargaining Unit 9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General + Description + Benefits + Questions Description We are looking for a specialized Legal Secretary to undertake a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. You will work under the supervision of an attorney and will also provide support in assigned legal cases. The goal is to sustain efficiency of all office procedures and case management so as to guarantee reliability and consistency. Examples of Duties Position will be responsible for: + Providing litigation support to Blight Attorneys including filing appearances and pleadings with Circuit Court. + Filing appearances and pleadings with the City of Detroit Department of Administrative Hearings. + Assistance with data management including compiling pleading, intra-departmental data, witness interviews and other litigation documents on City of Detroit technology platforms. Minimum Qualifications + Experience in Legal Office environment preferred. + Completion of a Legal Secretary training program with at least 1 year of experience. + Attention to detail. + Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. + Multi-Tasking + Excellent verbal and written communication. Supplemental Information This is a Temporary Administrative Special Services (TASS) position. This appointment term is based on the availability of the grant funds. Medical Plan Offering for Administrative Special Services Employees The City of Detroit is pleased to continue to provide a medical plan option to our Administrative Special Services Employees for the 2020 plan year. This plan is provided by Blue Care Network of Michigan and utilizes their PCP Focus Network. This plan provides you with the opportunity to receive an enhanced level of benefits and pay less out of your paycheck for your medical plan. There are two important requirements that you should consider and understand if you should decide to enroll in this plan. You will have to choose a primary care physician that serves within the PCP Focus network. This primary care physician coordinates your care. The network includes over 22,000 Primary Care Physicians. There are also Wellness Requirements that you (the subscriber) must meet in order to remain in the enhanced level of benefit. Administrative Special Services Staff (Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits: + CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year. + VACATION – Granted (1) day per pay period, not to exceed 20 days per fiscal year + PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday + MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees. + WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws. + UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws. + HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium, no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information. + This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty. Administrative Special Services Staff (Non-Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits: + CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) Day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year. + VACATION – Granted on the following basis: Terms of Service Vacation leave Earned Less than 6 months None After 6 months & (1000 work hours)5 days After 1 year An additional 5 days 2-5 years 10 days 6-7 years 11 days 8-9 years 12 days 10-12 years 13 days 15- years15- years + PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday + OVERTIME - Granted on same basis as regular employees. + MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees. + WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws. + UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws. + HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium; no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information. + This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty. 01 Do you possess a United States of America accredited high school diploma or United States of America accredited GED? If not, you must possess a United States of America accredited College Degree. + Yes + No 02 Do you possess six months of clerical experience OR one year of progressive clerical experience in a legal office environment. + Yes + No Required Question Agency City of Detroit Address Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226 Website http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email