Administrative Assistant IV

Chatham County, GA; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham County, GA Government is seeking an Administrative Assistant IV within Court Administration to support a Judge’s office and coordinate multiple activities across departments. The role requires handling complex, sensitive tasks and preparing court documentation.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate Degree and at least four years of executive secretarial/administrative experience, with typing speed of 25 wpm and ability to lift 20 pounds.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required in a related field.
• Minimum four years of executive secretarial/administrative experience.
• Must type at least 25 wpm and lift 20 pounds. Clerical testing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs highly complex and sensitive admin work in a Judge’s chambers.
• Coordinates activities across multiple units and departments.
• Acts as executive assistant/receptionist in a Judge’s office.
• Prepares court dockets, notices, and mail correspondence.
• Schedules cases for civil calendar and handles inquiries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing speed 25 wpm

Organization

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Associate Degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Chatham County, GA Government has an opening for Administrative Assistant IV within Court Administration. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you are encouraged to apply.

• Performs the highest level of complex and/or sensitive professional administrative work within a Judge’s chambers.
• Performs difficult, varied, and sensitive duties including coordinating a broad scope of multiple activities involving several work units or departments, assimilating information from many varied sources, researching and preparing special reports/orders, filing documents, and managing workflow in an assigned area.
• Serves as an executive assistant/receptionist in a Judge's office.
• Prepares court dockets, court notices, and correspondence for mailing.
• Schedules cases for Judge's civil calendar.
• Responds to various inquiries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Associate Degree in Business Administration, Management, or a closely related field; and
• At least four (4) years of progressively responsible executive secretarial, administrative, or office management experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 25 wpm. Selected candidates will be required to complete clerical testing during the interview process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Legal or court experience.