Court Administrative Specialist — Scheduling & Liaison

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Government is seeking a dedicated administrative professional to support an assigned judge's office. The role includes calendar management, legal document handling, and coordination with Jury Administration and Sheriff's Office to ensure courtroom operations run smoothly.

You will train staff, liaise with attorneys and the public, and maintain confidentiality while handling schedules, communications, and case logistics in a busy courtroom environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED supplemented by vocational or technical training in administrative technology.
• Five years of experience providing administrative and clerical support in a legal environment.
• Tasks may involve light physical effort and extended periods at a keyboard/workstation.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized administrative and clerical support to an assigned judicial office.
• Develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure courtroom coverage; liaises between employees and management; trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
• Manages daily operations of the judge's office to facilitate proper court administration: assists judge with legal documents and research; prepares and maintains calendars; coordinates with Jury Administrator for juror calls; coordinates with Sheriff's office for inmate attendance; accommodates media as needed; assists judge, attorneys, and customers with courtroom proceedings.
• Coordinates the judge's schedule: schedules cases for trial; creates and distributes calendar; verifies holidays; emails notices; communicates with involved parties; appears in court for arraignments and calendar calls.
• Acts as liaison between judge and attorneys, staff, litigants, other departments/agencies, and the general public: provides information regarding calendars and proceedings; responds to mail/email/phone; maintains confidentiality.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative support

Clerical duties

Legal environment experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED supplemented by vocational/technical training in administrative technology

Job description

Cobb County Government is seeking a dedicated administrative professional to support an assigned judge's office. The role includes calendar management, legal document handling, and coordination with Jury Administration and Sheriff's Office to ensure courtroom operations run smoothly.

You will train staff, liaise with attorneys and the public, and maintain confidentiality while handling schedules, communications, and case logistics in a busy courtroom environment.