Secretary - Richmond County

The New York State Unified Court System is seeking a Secretary in the Mental Hygiene Legal Service at South Beach Psychiatric Center in Richmond County. Secretaries provide personal and confidential secretarial services and perform other related duties.Key Responsibilities: Provide personal and confidential secretarial services.Perform data entry.Prepare travel vouchers.Monitor court calendars.Compose correspondence for supervisor's signature.Maintain office files and personnel records.Screen visitors, telephone calls, mail and other confidential material.Confer with judges, administrative and court personnel at supervisor's request.Take and transcribe dictation of correspondence, reports and other typical office materials.Proofread typed material for accuracy and correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.Sort, log, distribute and circulate mail and coordinate the distribution of confidential materials.Take notes and minutes at conferences and meetings.Qualifications: High School diploma or the equivalent and two (2) years of general or legal secretarial experience; or Satisfactory completion of a certified business or commercial course beyond the high school level including course work in legal stenography and one (1) year of general or legal secretarial experience; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and/or WordPerfect.Punctuality and strong interpersonal and organizational skills are required, as well as the ability to handle sensitive matters in a confidential manner.Base Salary: $51,923 + $4,920 Location Pay