What are the responsibilities and job description for the Eligibility Service Division Collections Legal Secretary position at State of Utah?
- Collaborating closely with the DWS Legal Counsel and collectors to resolve legal issues by maintaining legal queues and logs.
- Processing new legal assignments and promptly following up on legal actions.
- Processing new legal assignments and promptly following up on legal actions.
- Preparing and filing legal documents with courts, constables, and/or sheriffs.
- Answering the unit phone.
- Obtaining and maintaining a Notary Public Certification.
We are looking for a candidate who meets the following minimum qualifications:
- Experience working as a Legal Secretary.
- Proficiency with computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google platform applications.
- Excellent customer service skills, both in person and through phone or written communication.
- A team-oriented mindset with a demonstrated history of reliability and dependability.
- Flexibility and willingness to learn new programs/processes as needed to manage workload and assist coworkers.
- Capability of handling highly confidential information.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
The Agency
The mission of Workforce Services is to strengthen Utah’s communities by connecting the workforce to new opportunities and providing services to individuals and families in need. Today, more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs, meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses, administering temporary assistance, and providing economic data and analysis. Through a collaborative approach, the department has served millions of Utahns and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives. These include intergenerational poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, supporting refugees, helping rural communities, serving veterans and individuals with disabilities, and getting Utahns trained and back to work. To learn more about Workforce Services, click here.
- Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
- Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.
Salary : $17 - $25
