***INTERNAL POSTING***

Confidential Secretary
County Administration & County Counsel
County of Cumberland Administration Building
(Unclassified/Appointed Position)
Starting Salary: $37,500 (Dependant Upon Experience)

Description: Works under the direct supervision of Administration, County Counsel, and Assistant County Counsel. Prepares and processes resolutions and agendas for two (2) monthly Freeholder board meetings; monitors rehabilitation loan grants; prepares, processes, and monitors County contracts, labor issues and grievances, tort claims, worker’s compensation claims; handles employee disciplinary appeals and coordinates hearings with the Office of Administrative Law and County departments; opens and maintains litigation files; processes incoming and outgoing mail; maintains daily organizer/calendar regarding status of files, appointments, meetings, and hearings; maintains an inventory of all open litigation files, tort claims, and worker’s compensation claims; frequently corresponds with various attorneys, courts, and County departments; assists with bail forfeitures; aids the Planning Department with easements; prepares affidavits of title for Agricultural Development; completes other related work as assigned.

Requirements: Extensive legal secretary skills and experience required. Five (5) or more years of legal secretary experience preferred. Public sector experience a plus.

Must demonstrate ability to independently and accurately perform administrative clerical and general office work in a public or private organization. Strong computer literacy with specific working knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs. Ability to write fluent shorthand a plus.

Hours: 35 hours per week, 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday through Friday

Notes: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness screenings and criminal background checks.

All information within these departments is to be considered confidential in nature.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and work history to:
Brittany Wiita, Personnel Confidential Assistant
Brittanywi@co.cumberland.nj.us or fax to (856) 453-0361

Application deadline: September 3, 2019
***Internal Applicants Only***

The County of Cumberland is an Equal Opportunity Employer striving for diversity in the workplace.