Legal Secretaries perform specialized secretarial duties for attorneys, administrative law judges, and/or hearings/appeals officers including preparing legal documents and correspondence; calendaring; maintaining records, and providing assistance on routine problems and inquiries which are not of a legal nature. Under immediate supervision, incumbents acquire skills and experience in performing the duties outlined in the series concept. This is the entry-level in the series, and progression to the continuing trainee level may occur upon meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory job performance, and with approval of the appointing authority.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of general clerical experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. (See Special Requirement and Informational Note)