A temporary Full-Time grant-funded position is available. The length of the assignment is through June 30, 2024.

The Chatham County Public Defender’s Office has an opening for Legal Secretary II. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we welcome your application.

Job Summary: Under general direction, you will perform administrative and legal secretarial support functions for assigned counsel. You will utilize excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills to 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. Your work requires comprehensive knowledge of all functions and activities of the office. It requires considerable initiative, independent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in carrying out your duties, often in stressful situations. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED, and two (2) years of experience performing various legal administrative assistance, legal secretarial, or related duties; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Legal and/or court experience is preferred. Post-secondary education in a legal field is preferred. You must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs. You must be able to type 25-35 words per minute. Typing and clerical testing will be conducted during the interview process for selected candidates.

Chatham County, GA Government, offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to work for a leader in the public sector. Some of our key benefits include generous vacation and sick leave, medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, Employee Health Center, pension plan, 457(b) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts (FSA), professional development, and employee appreciation events. Chatham County, GA Government, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Note: During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.

Location : PUBLIC DEFENDER

Job Family : ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLERICAL

Posting Start : 05/04/2023

Posting End : 05/10/2023

SALARY RANGE: $40,322.00-$64,515.00