Legal Administrative Assistant – Public Defender Office

Georgia; Eastman (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Public Defender Council is hiring an Administrative Assistant 1, 2, or 3 to support the Oconee Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office in Dodge County. The role includes routine administrative duties, data entry into a proprietary system, and assisting with legal document preparation and filing.

Ideal candidates will be organized, capable of multi-tasking, and possess strong interpersonal skills to interact with courts and attorneys.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to perform data entry into a proprietary case management system.
• Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills with courts and attorneys.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and staff in the Public Defender Office.
• Route calls, prepare court calendars, assist with trial preparation and witness scheduling.
• Prepare and file legal documents, manage cases, and attend court and meetings.
• Serve as a primary contact for the assigned unit or program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Court and attorney communication

Data entry

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

The Georgia Public Defender Council is hiring an Administrative Assistant 1, 2, or 3 to support the Oconee Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office in Dodge County. The role includes routine administrative duties, data entry into a proprietary system, and assisting with legal document preparation and filing.

Ideal candidates will be organized, capable of multi-tasking, and possess strong interpersonal skills to interact with courts and attorneys.