AFSCME Council 31
 

Legal Secretary II

Based in Springfield, IL

 

AFSCME Council 31 is one of Illinois' largest and most active labor unions with members working in a wide range of occupations--including health care, criminal justice, clerical, maintenance, public works, human services, and educational support. AFSCME Council 31 currently has an opening for a Legal Secretary II in our Springfield office. 

Responsibilities:

• Accurately type 70-75 per minute
• Data entry
• Produce reports and other materials from database
• Prepare and disseminate correspondence and memos
• Maintain filing systems
• Enter and prepare grievance files
• Schedule arbitration hearings
• Preparations of exhibits for arbitration hearings
• Scan and type post-hearing arbitration briefs to Abritrators
• Enter all staff and attorney case updates

Requirements:

• Degree or certificate in office-related skills or comparable experience
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, and Word and the Google Suite of apps.
• Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to respond courteously and professionally to phone calls and electronic inquiries and assess urgency.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities

Salary and Benefits:

• The salary schedule for this position starts at $55,916 with annual step increases based on years of service and topping out at $76,982. In addition to step increases, salaries are usually adjusted annually. 
• Benefits include: affordable quality health care coverage; a defined benefit pension plan; vacation, holiday, sick, and parental leave.

To Apply: 
Email cover letter and résumé to: Margaret Walker at mwalker@afscme31.org