LEGAL SECRETARY

Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary

Washington County, located in West Bend, Wisconsin has an excellent opportunity for a Legal Secretary within our County Attorney/Child Support Department. This position is responsible for preparing and processing a variety of legal documents and provides secretarial support to the department.
Normal Business Hours will be 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Starting hourly rate is $23.72; pay based on experience

Washington County is recognized for our commitment to providing quality services to the citizens of our community. Our team members embrace the challenge of meeting goals and expectations. Every day we work to creatively problem solve, innovate, and collaborate as a team to meet customer needs and deliver solutions.

Our Mission: We create an environment for residents and businesses to enjoy our authentic quality of life through a well governed and administered county dedicated to safe and secure communities; economic growth and vitality; effective mobility and reliable infrastructure; and access to basic needs.

Our Vision: Washington County strives to cultivate its rich heritage, vibrant economy and attractive communities through the distinct values that define us.

Our Values: Respect, Optimism, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Collaboration.

Washington County offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes Health, Dental, and Life Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability; Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts; Wisconsin Retirement System and Wisconsin Deferred Compensation (IRS 457); Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO); tuition and fitness center reimbursement.

Duties/Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
*Generates correspondence and limited legal documents from information in agency files or with guidance from Child Support Specialist, which may contain confidential material.

*Processes a variety of correspondence and other legal documents to the court in support of the information and documentation needed for case files including e-file cases. Testifies in court as needed.

*Makes appropriate copies of documents and distributes to participants, Attorneys and other county agencies.

*Personally serves individuals with court actions in office or generate documents to send papers out to a process service; monitor timelines; e-File the Affidavits.

*Receives and dispenses information to the general public, other departments, and other states' agencies in response to telephone inquiries, written inquiries, or personal visitations.

*Enters and updates extensive data into KIDS State Computer System, as well as Agency case files.

*Ensures physical files are up to date with changes from KIDS System, and that document copies are labelled appropriately within the file.

*Responsible for maintaining individual worklist and assists Paternity and Enforcement Caseworkers with theirs.

*Schedules appointments for Caseworkers.

*Accesses CARES State Computer System to obtain needed child information as well as to determine change of address and/or telephone number for case recipients.

*Responsible for obtaining and/or verifying information from various sources including but not limited to: employers, hospitals, correctional facilities, probation/parole officers, other state agencies, and employers needed to properly maintain case file information.

*Performs locate on case participants using various local, state, interstate and federal resources.

*Maintains position procedural binder.

*Provides coverage for Front Desk/Reception area to include answering phone calls, handling walk-ins, processing mail, e-Filing notifications, and all associated tasks.

*Performs other miscellaneous support duties, as required.

*Performs other duties as assigned, including responding to an emergency event.

Work Direction Received: Works under the general direction of the Child Support Supervisor.
Interaction: There is significant interaction with other County departments, the public, and others outside of the organization.
Essential Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of legal terminology, modern office methods and practices, applicable state and local laws, rules and regulations affecting the conduct of the department, and court procedures. Ability to maintain accurate records, prepare accurate reports, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and interact effectively with co-workers and other staff. Able to fulfill physical demands of job, sensory demands (seeing and hearing), and cognitive demands (concentration, conceptualization, memorization).

Training and Experience: High School Diploma/GED with one (1) year of post high school education with courses in an administrative or legal professional program and three (3) years of office experience of which one (1) year has been in a legal setting. Also computer proficiency. Keyboarding ability at 50 words per minute.

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities

Position : 200451

Posting Start : 06/03/2026

Posting End : 12/31/9999

SALARY RANGE: $23.72-$31.52