Legal Secretary II — Precise Legal Admin & Docs

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

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.