Litigation Support Specialist - Legal Assistant II

Henry County Government; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry County Government seeks an experienced administrative professional to provide specialized clerical support to assigned attorneys. The role entails preparing and filing complex legal documents, coordinating court appearances, and maintaining case calendars with a strong eye for deadlines.

The position requires the ability to assemble pleadings, respond to discovery, and liaise with employees and the public on legal matters.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree in administrative services or related field, and three years of related experience in providing administrative support in a court or legal setting.
• Paralegal certification and Notary Public certification are required or preferred depending on assignment.
• Proficiency in Word processing, spreadsheet and legal document handling is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides litigation support for assigned attorneys; assembles motions, briefs, exhibits, pleadings, and related items according to court formats.
• Drafts complex legal documents including briefs, motions, affidavits, and various legal filings.
• Maintains calendars, coordinates court appearances, and tracks deadlines for filings and discovery.
• Serves as liaison for employees, attorneys, officials, and the public on legal matters and processes service of process.
• Gathers, transcribes, drafts, amends, reviews, and submits legal documents to appropriate personnel and parties.

Skills

Litigation support

Document drafting

Court calendar management

Legal document preparation

Education

Associate degree in administrative services

Paralegal certification

Notary Public certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Henry County Government seeks an experienced administrative professional to provide specialized clerical support to assigned attorneys. The role entails preparing and filing complex legal documents, coordinating court appearances, and maintaining case calendars with a strong eye for deadlines.

The position requires the ability to assemble pleadings, respond to discovery, and liaise with employees and the public on legal matters.