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MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION

Seeking a LEGAL CLERK

General Summary: The Legal Clerk is under the direction of the division's Lead Legal Clerk. The Legal Clerk position requires the performance of general and legal office work in support of the duties and responsibilities of the Attorney General.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Organizing and indexing all legal documents;
2. Support to the Attorney General, Prosecutors and Lead Legal clerk with various tasks including answering phones, attending court hearings, preparing documents and relaying of information to citizens of the Muscogee Creek Nation.
3. Maintaining office systems, such as research files, filing systems, establishment of brief bank, maintaining case statistical information for quarterly reports;
4. Preparation of pleadings and correspondence under direction and supervision of the Attorney General and Assistant Prosecutors.
5. Scheduling appointments, hearings and maintenance of master court and administrative calendar;
6. Serving as notary public and executing documents as required.
7. Training new staff and assisting the Lead Legal Clerk's and Office Manager in task organization and assignments.
8. Audit and maintain the digital filing system, maintain contact with victim services, send and receive discovery, work with outside agencies as well as coordinating with defendants to ensure plan compliance.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements: A minimum of two years secretarial work, High School Diploma or equivalent. Should be dependable and personable, possess organizational skills and the ability to deal well with the public.

Must have a valid Oklahoma driver's license.

Preferred Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in a business related field from an accredited college or university.

Must be able to communicate effectively with the public and handle workload under pressure situations. Good typing and computer and filing skills. Must be able to work with confidential material.

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Muscogee (Creek) and Indian Preference