Legal Secretary: Court & Docket Coordinator

Dougherty County; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dougherty County is seeking a Legal Secretary to assist the Probate Court Judge, District Attorney’s Office, Dougherty Circuit Public Defender’s Office and/or Court system with legal secretarial duties. The role may vary by department and works under general supervision, developing work methods independently.

Essential tasks include answering phones, word processing, calendar management, filing, drafting legal documents, courtroom support, and coordinating case reports.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and specialized training equivalent of one year of college education.
• One (1) year of relative administrative experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Answers phones; responds to requests for information, research, defendant status, history and case disposition.
• Performs word processing, transcription, typing, data entry and information retrieval.
• Prepares assignment calendar and keeps status calendar of courtroom proceedings.
• Processes new case files; maintains filing system and records.
• Assists in drafting and preparation of various legal documents such as warrants, citations, indictments, arraignments, pleadings with regard to litigation, subpoenas and other documents and correspondence as needed.
• Assists the attorney in the courtroom; coordinates retrieval of case reports from various agencies.

Skills

Typing

Word processing

Transcription

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Dougherty County is seeking a Legal Secretary to assist the Probate Court Judge, District Attorney’s Office, Dougherty Circuit Public Defender’s Office and/or Court system with legal secretarial duties. The role may vary by department and works under general supervision, developing work methods independently.

Essential tasks include answering phones, word processing, calendar management, filing, drafting legal documents, courtroom support, and coordinating case reports.