Date Posted: 01/30/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 496394
Industry: Government
Job Title: Legal Secretary
Job Location: Schenectady, NY, USA, 12305
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 18
Min Hourly Rate($): 25.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 28.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Calendar Management, Legal Documentation, Legal Editing, Legal Office, Legal Secretary, Scheduling
Experience Desired: Experience providing complex legal clerical or legal support services (2 yrs); Knowledge of legal terminology, legal processes, legal forms, and legal research techniques (2 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Associate’s Degree
Job Description
**Our pay rate is competitive based on the Client’s desire for the best overall value. Pay rate is determined based on skills required, years of experience, and specific Client requirements.**
Required Education:
• Associate’s degree in legal assistance or
• Associate’s degree plus a Legal Assistant Certificate from an accredited institution
Required Skills, Experience, and Knowledge:
• 2 years of experience providing complex legal clerical or legal support services
• Knowledge of legal terminology, legal processes, legal forms, and legal research techniques
• Experience reviewing legal documents and maintaining legal records
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Ability to read and interpret laws and legal documents
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive legal matters
Job Responsibilities:
• Schedule legal proceedings and maintain case calendars
• Prepare, review, and edit legal documents and filings as directed
• Review legal revisions with Administrative Law Judges when needed
• Verify exhibit lists for accuracy and ensure proper exhibit storage
• Draft and edit communications, including reports, proposals, emails, and website content
• Maintain accurate electronic legal records and update case information promptly
• Serve as a liaison between internal agency units and ensure consistent communication
• Monitor email inboxes and respond to inquiries, adjournment requests, and attorney correspondence
• Manage correspondence, calendars, mail distribution, and general office communications
• Answer telephone inquiries and support general email accounts
• Assist leadership and administrative specialists with legal and operational tasks
• Perform additional legal or administrative duties as assigned
*Offers are contingent upon successful completion of background check requirements*
Parking is available at this location.
Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.
California Pay Equity:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
Rose is an assembly of people grounded in honesty, truth and dignity for all of its employees and contractors.
Samba, Consultant
I have been very pleased with my experience with Rose International. Everyone that I encountered was very helpful and courteous.
Stephanie, Consultant
It was great working for Rose International. Everyone was extremely helpful.
Rosann, Consultant
Your team at Rose International is always very helpful and responsive.
Barbara, Consultant
The interactions that I have had with your representatives have always been prompt and very professional. I am very pleased and impressed with your company and services.
Sioe, Consultant
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