LEGAL SECRETARY


OFFICE OF THE CLERK

Position Available: Legal Secretary
Vacancy Announcement Number: N/A
Office / Location: Office of General Counsel
Closing Date: December 20, 1996

Salary Level / Range: $32,603 (HS-6)
Proposed Starting Date: To be determined
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Description: Provide secretarial, paralegal and administrative support to attorneys to include preparation of briefs and other legal documents; file legal documents in court; filing in office filing system all documents received by the Office of the General Counsel; perform other related duties as assigned.
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Experience:

Preferred:
Extensive knowledge in assisting attorneys in preparing and filing court briefs, trial exhibits and serving documents. Familiarity of proper citation format and ability to generate contents and authorities both manually and electronically.

Required:
Minimum 2 years litigation secretarial and/or paralegal experience. Ability to produce quality work under strict guidelines. Proficient in Windows95 and WordPerfect 6.1. Strong administrative, communication and organizational skills; ability to work extended hours; typing minimum 70 wpm.
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Applicant Instructions
Interested parties should write: Office of General Counsel, 219 Cannon House Office Building, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. 20515. Telephone number: (202) 225-9700.