Legal Secretary II

Chatham County Government; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham County Government's Child Advocate Office seeks a Legal Secretary II to support assigned counsel, prepare and edit legal documents, and perform general office duties in a confidential environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of legal admin experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and ability to type at least 25 wpm; testing will occur. Knowledge of legal/court processes is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs and able to type a minimum of 25 words per minute.
• Keyboarding testing will be conducted during the interview process for selected candidates.
• Two (2) years of experience performing various legal administrative assistance, legal secretarial, or related duties; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and legal secretarial support functions for assigned counsel.
• Prepare, proofread, and edit sensitive documents, including subpoenas, motions, continuances, and other related legal documents.
• Perform general office duties including filing, answering phone calls, and greeting visitors.
• Perform work requiring initiative, independent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality often in stressful situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Typing 25 wpm

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Discover the best of suburban and urban living in Chatham County, Coastal Georgia. This welcoming community offers an excellent balance for living, working, and enjoying life. As the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest outside of Atlanta, Chatham County has a lot to offer. You'll love our beautiful riverfront, which includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island. Chatham County Government is supported by over 2,100 diverse team members across 40 departments, all dedicated to serving the county. We draw talent nationwide by providing outstanding benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today!

Description

The Chatham County Child Advocate Office has an opening for Legal Secretary II. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we welcome your application.

Examples of Duties

• Perform administrative and legal secretarial support functions for assigned counsel.
• Prepare, proofread, and edit sensitive documents, including subpoenas, motions, continuances, and other related legal documents, for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures and standards.
• Perform general office duties including filing, answering phone calls, and greeting visitors.
• Perform work that requires considerable initiative, independent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality often in stressful situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, and
• At least two (2) years of experience performing various legal administrative assistance, legal secretarial, or related duties; or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 25 words per minute. Keyboarding and clerical testing will be conducted during the interview process for selected candidates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Legal and/or court experience.
• Post-secondary education in a legal field.

During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.

In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing.

Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications.

Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.