Temporary F/T Litigation Secretary
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Salary Range: $51,610-$62,712, Annually
The San Francisco Housing Authority is seeking a Litigation Secretary. This is a temporary full time exempt position Monday - Friday.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under general direction, the Litigation Secretary is responsible for performing a wide variety of complex secretarial and administrative activities, many of which are confidential in nature, in support of the Office of General Counsel. The classification manages office support functions; prepares a wide variety of legal documents in proper format, including pleadings, briefs, subpoenas, contracts, complaints and correspondence; opens, maintains, monitors and closes legal case files; maintains and monitors the Authority's law library; maintains attorney appointment calendars and stays abreast of important court dates; ensures legal documents are filed with courts as mandated; and provides general secretarial support to the Office of General Counsel. The classification exercises no supervisory responsibilities.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, TRAINING, LICENSES & CERTIFICATES
Any combination of education, experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying.
Formal education beyond that which is minimally required can substitute for required experience based on one (1) year of education being equal to six (6) months of experience. Experience beyond that which is minimally required can substitute for required education on a one (1) year for one (1) year basis. A typical, but not the only qualifying pattern would be:
The qualify individual must possess comprehensive knowledge of modern legal office procedures and practices, legal forms, documents and terminology; local court rules and procedures; business English, including grammar, spelling and punctuation; legal calendaring systems; and have some familiarity with civil litigation.
Education equivalent to the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major or minor course work in public or business administration or a related field. Five (5) years of increasingly responsible legal secretarial or clerical experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Word is highly preferred.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested individuals should submit a SFHA Employment Application by 4:30 pm, Friday, June 5, 2009 to:
San Francisco Housing Authority
Human Resources Division
440 Turk Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Fax: 415-554-1242
A SFHA Employment Application can be obtained at www.sfha.org(pdf) or at the front desk of 440 Turk Street.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications and resumes will be reviewed and applicants with the most relevant education and experience will be invited to a qualifications assessment and selection interview. Employment offers are contingent upon documentation of the right to work in the United States and a criminal records check.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The SFHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, political or religious affiliation, age, veteran status or disability in its employment practices or the provision of services. The Authority will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with non-disqualifying disabilities. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodation during the recruitment and employment process must do so no later than five (5) working days after the invitation to the assessment process, otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodation.
Women, People of Color and People with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply
(DOP 05/21/09)
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