Legal Specialist (Litigation Division) presso City of Atlanta

Job Posting Expiration: 11/6/25

Salary Range: $40,945.05 - $57,000.00

Hiring Department: Department of Law

General Description and Classification Standards
The individual in this position performs administrative and legal functions and provide support to the Department of Law. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: researching legal information, generating and reviewing documents, filing court actions and documents, interacting with victims/witnesses/defendants, assisting staff in other related tasks, and working to achieve and enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Department of Law.
This is an experienced para-professional that is capable of working independently to carry out most assignments typical to the prosecution of cases,
 

Supervision Received
Works under general supervision.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities                       
These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  May perform other duties as assigned.
Responsible for coordination of daily demands of case management and crowd control through the gathering of information for effective and efficient prosecution.
Serves as a liaison for the  Department and the general public to assess the nature of inquiries and directing them to the appropriated division or personnel.
Prepares discovery responses, which includes gathering information and documents from various agencies, determines which information and/or documents are responsive for legal argument
Reviews, maintains, and organizes documents for discovery on litigation cases.
Compiles evidence and supporting information by searching records, discovery documents, databases, third parties, and interviewing victims and witnesses.
Prepares correspondence and legal memorandum
Conducts legal research
Draft simple agreements and documents in your area of practice
Perform necessary due diligence related to the subject transaction
Responsible for maintaining data related to division(s) performance
Maintains records to ensure timely responses to motions, other legal documents and correspondences are complete.
Negotiates to limit the scope of request and oversees responses to request
Ensures accurate case files and records.
Provides effective customer service, communication and interpersonal techniques regarding interaction with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.
Operates computers and works with database, spreadsheets, word processing, presentation, e-mail, and other related software.
Confers with appropriate staff to obtain necessary signatures and receive instructions;
Performs other duties as directed to process cases.
Transcription duties as assigned.
Front desk/reception area duties as assigned.

Decision Making
May work independently or with other staff with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks.

 Leadership Provided
Routinely provides work group leadership, guidance, and/or training to less experienced staff.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully.  It is not an exhaustive list.
In-depth knowledge of most legal concepts and comprehensive knowledge of the Department of Law, advanced administrative skill level and work activities, skill in using a variety of computer tools, including text and data tools, spreadsheets, ability to apply complex thinking to work assignments that may commonly require in-depth knowledge of systems and processes in the Department of Law, ability to draft legal documents, forms, motions, etc., and coordinate appropriate legal services, and  interpret driving and criminal histories. 
Well-developed written and verbal skills; skilled in using a variety of computer tools, including text and data tools, and specialized data systems. 
Ability to use office equipment on a daily basis such as fax machines, copier, printer, computers,
Well versed in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite.
 

Qualifications