Legal Secretary

Hancock County Government is seeking full-time Legal Secretary to fill a vacancy in our District Attorney’s Office.

The Legal Secretary is responsible for answering incoming phone calls, working with the general public to answer questions and accept payments for fees, maintaining and organizing files and copying discovery and other documents as necessary.

Qualified Candidates must have good time management skills, attention to detail, the ability to work as part of a team and a knowledge of general computer programs. Previous Paralegal experience is preferred, but not required. Training will be provided.

The starting rate of pay for the Legal Secretary position is $ $17.06 and additional compensation may be given consideration with relevant experience.

Upon hire and periodically thereafter, must comply with Hancock County background check requirements with satisfactory results as outlined in current contract provisions.

Hancock County offers an excellent benefits package, competitive wages, and opportunities for advancement.  For a paper application or more information please contact Human Resources at 207.667.9542 ext. 214 or email: mary-anne.saxl@hancockcountymaine.gov

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

Hancock County provides equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities.  Hancock County is a tobacco and smoke free workplace.

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