Administrative Assistant 1, 2, or 3

Public Defender Council, Georgia; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia’s Oconee Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office in Dodge County seeks an Administrative Assistant 1, 2 or 3 to provide clerical support to attorneys and staff. Responsibilities include routing calls, preparing court calendars, assisting with trial preparation and witness scheduling.

The role requires organization, multitasking, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate with courts and attorneys.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and two years of job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Route calls and provide front-desk support.
• Prepare court calendars and assist with trial preparation and witness scheduling.
• Perform data entry into the proprietary case management system.

Skills

Data entry

Multitasking

Communication skills

Court calendar management

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

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Job Title: Administrative Assistant 1, 2, or 3 Agency: Georgia Public Defender Council Job Requisition ID: JR0000007692 Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details:

Job Description

The Oconee Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is seeking to hire an Administrative Assistant 1, 2, or 3 in Dodge County. Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the position’s essential duties and responsibilities. The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and staff in the public defender office. This may include routing calls, preparing court calendars, assisting with trial preparation and/or witness scheduling. The applicant must be organized, be able to multi-task, and have strong interpersonal skills, as they will need to communicate with courts and attorneys. Enthusiasm and strong interpersonal skills are a must.

Description of Duties

The Administrative Assistant 1, 2 or 3 will perform a wide range of office administrative duties, including preparation of legal documents and correspondence; data entry into proprietary case management system; and supporting clients via phone. Additional duties include but are not limited to preparing and filing legal documents, managing cases, and attending court and meetings. This position may serve as a primary contact and information source for the assigned unit or program. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of job-related experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

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