Legal Assistant

Macon-Bibb County Government; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Macon-Bibb County Government is seeking a Law Clerk to assist prosecutors and staff in preparing files for felony prosecutions and to perform essential legal research. The role includes preparing documents, interviewing witnesses, and organizing case files under supervision.

Applicants should be law students with two-thirds of their legal education completed and be sworn under the Third Year Practice Act to represent the State in court under supervision. A Georgia driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Must be a current law student.
• Two-thirds of legal education completed and sworn under the Third Year Practice Act allows limited in-court representation under supervision.
• Must have valid Georgia Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assist prosecutors and staff in preparing files for prosecution.
• Perform legal research for criminal cases.
• Prepare legal documents and case summaries.
• Interview witnesses.
• Answer telephones, make copies and organize case files.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Confidentiality

Oral communication

Office procedures

Education

Law student

Third Year Practice Act eligibility

Tools

Word processing

Research databases

Job description

Summary

The Law Clerk is responsible for providing assisting staff in preparation of files and prosecution of felony cases.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists prosecutors and office staff in preparing files for prosecution.
• Performs legal research for criminal cases.
• Prepares legal documents and case summaries.
• Interviews witnesses.
• Answers telephones, makes copies and organizes case files.
• Individuals who have completed two thirds of their legal education and have been sworn in under the Third Year Practice Act, are able to represent the State in all criminal matters in the court room under direct supervision of a prosecuting attorney.

Education, Training and Experience

The Law Clerk should be a current student in an accredited institution focused on the area of Law.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Must be willing to work20 hours per week September thru May while school is in session and 40 hours a week June thru August

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The Law Clerk must be knowledgeable of the following principles, procedures, and concepts:

• Knowledge of legal procedures, forms, documents and terminology, business letter writing, general office procedures and practices, the Uniform Rules of the Court, correct English grammar, spelling and punctuation, as well as arithmetic computations.
• Knowledge and ability to use personal computers and relevant programs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security of private or confidential information.
• Ability to work effectively with members of all levels within the organization and public.
• Ability to achieve results on timely basis.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER