Legal Secretary II — Court Documents & Admin Support

Chatham County, GA; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chatham County Child Advocate Office has an opening for a Legal Secretary II. This on-site role provides administrative and legal secretarial support to assigned counsel, including drafting and editing sensitive documents and maintaining confidentiality under pressure.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of legal administrative experience, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office and a 25 wpm typing speed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least two years of experience performing legal administrative/secretarial duties or related.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Must type a minimum of 25 words per minute; keyboarding and clerical testing will be conducted during the interview.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Typing 25 wpm

Discretion and confidentiality

Independent judgment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-secondary education in a legal field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Chatham County Child Advocate Office has an opening for a Legal Secretary II. This on-site role provides administrative and legal secretarial support to assigned counsel, including drafting and editing sensitive documents and maintaining confidentiality under pressure.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of legal administrative experience, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office and a 25 wpm typing speed.