Hybrid Legal Secretary II en Chatham County Government, GA

About the Department

Part Time Position.

25 Hours Per Week.

The Chatham County Indigent Defense Office has an opening for a part-time Legal Secretary II. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we welcome your application.

Position Duties

Under general direction, you 

• 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.