Judicial Assistant — Courtroom & Docket Manager

Fulton County; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County State Court seeks a Judicial Assistant to provide complex administrative support at the chambers level. The role supports a three-person team handling litigation process, docket management, and cross-training for court operations.

The incumbent will review data from case management systems, maintain confidential records, and liaise with judges, attorneys, litigants, and the public while ensuring compliance with county rules and procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of legal terminology.
• Familiar with legal documents and court procedures.
• Experience with budgeting and basic bookkeeping.
• Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and presentations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Acts as office manager and administrator for judicial chambers.
• Coordinates resource identification and provision of services related to chambers functions.
• Handles personnel, budget, finance, purchasing, inventory and equipment maintenance for the judge and chambers staff.
• Coordinates schedules, travel and training, including expense reconciliation.
• Ensures procedural compliance with Fulton County rules and policies.
• Processes documents for chambers operations.
• Prepares and composes legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintains confidential records relating to cases and office administration.
• Conducts research and creates reports from court systems.
• Creates and publishes court calendars and notices.
• Schedules and coordinates logistics for complex jury trials and hearings.
• May assist with civil or criminal case flow management as required.
• Coordinates court activities with other agencies and courts.
• Researches and resolves docket management issues.

Skills

Legal experience

Secretarial experience

Office management

Legal terminology

Drafting legal documents

Proofreading

Spreadsheets

Databases

Word processing

Presentation software

Confidentiality

Communication

Relationship building

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Court docketing systems

Job description

Fulton County State Court seeks a Judicial Assistant to provide complex administrative support at the chambers level. The role supports a three-person team handling litigation process, docket management, and cross-training for court operations.

The incumbent will review data from case management systems, maintain confidential records, and liaise with judges, attorneys, litigants, and the public while ensuring compliance with county rules and procedures.