Legal Assistant

Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia; Morrow (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Solicitor-General’s Office in Georgia is seeking a Legal Assistant with strong secretarial and paralegal skills. The role requires attention to detail, the ability to handle legal forms, and effective communication with victims, courts, attorneys and the public. Some heavy lifting is required and the candidate must pass a background check.

Preferred bilingual Spanish speakers encouraged; must type 50 WPM, be proficient in MS Office, and maintain strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with legal/paralegal coursework.
• One year of experience in legal, paralegal, or court setting.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Must type at least 50 WPM.
• Confidentiality is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing legal forms and filings.
• Maintain records and provide administrative support.
• Interact with victims, courts, attorneys and the public.
• Follow policies and procedures; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing 50 WPM

MS Office Suite

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma/GED with paralegal coursework

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Douglas Solicitor General’s Office

Legal Assistant

The Douglas Solicitor-General’s Office is currently accepting resumes for a Legal Assistant. The candidate must possess excellent secretarial and/or paralegal skills. Position involves extensive contact and communication with victims, courts, attorneys and the general public. Candidate must be able to independently pay attention to detail, a basic understanding of criminal court proceedings and the ability to complete legal forms, follow policies and procedures. Some heavy lifting is required of boxes in excess of 25 pounds. Candidate must be willing to do any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED, supplemented by course work in legal or paralegal field
• One year of experience in legal, paralegal, or court
• Must be computer literate, with proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Must be able to type 50 WPM
• Confidentiality is mandatory

Employment is contingent on passing a mandatory Physical/Drug Screen/MVR and Background Investigation.

The Douglas County Solicitor General’s Office is an equal employment opportunity employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual- Spanish

Salary Range

44K-46K

Contact Number

770-489-5238