Legal Secretary IV

Experience the best of both suburban and urban lifestyles in Chatham County in Coastal Georgia. It's an inviting community and a perfect place to live, work, and play. Chatham County has much to offer as the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest one outside of Atlanta. You'll be amazed by the stunning riverfront community that includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island. To ensure excellent service, over 1,800 diverse team members work in Chatham County Government’s 35 departments to serve the county's citizens. We attract people from all over the country by providing amazing benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today!

Description

The District Attorney's Office of the Eastern Judicial Circuit seeks a qualified Legal Secretary IV to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to an Assistant District Attorney. Do you have the skills and experience to excel in a fast-paced and dynamic legal environment? We encourage you to apply!

Examples of Duties

In this role, you

• Provide administrative and clerical support to an Assistant District Attorney (ADA), including drafting and editing correspondence, filing and delivering documents and pleadings, and organizing documents, files, and projects.
• Prepare, process, and monitor various legal documents or processes and attend court.
• Prepare specialized analytical reports and coordinate in-house projects.
• Organize and coordinate the work of your assigned ADA, review and prioritize shifting objectives, and provide administrative support to the ADA.
• Represent the District Attorney’s Office to the public.
• Perform work that requires comprehensive knowledge of the functions and activities of the office.
• Perform work that requires considerable initiative, independent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in carrying out your duties, often in stressful situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Business Administration, Management, or a closely related field, and
• At least four (4) years of experience as a legal administrative assistant, legal secretary, or executive assistant in the legal field; or
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs.
• Clerical testing will be conducted during the interview process for selected candidates.
• Legal and/or court experience is highly preferred.

During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.

In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing.

Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications.

Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.