Legal Secretary III Position Available In Chatham, Georgia

Legal Secretary

III 3.7 3.7

out of 5 stars Savannah, GA Discover the best of suburban and urban living in Chatham County, Coastal Georgia. This welcoming community offers an excellent balance for living, working, and enjoying life. As the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest outside of Atlanta, Chatham County has a lot to offer. You’ll love our beautiful riverfront, which includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island. Chatham County Government is supported by over 2,100 diverse team members across 40 departments, all dedicated to serving the county. We draw talent nationwide by providing outstanding benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today! Description The District Attorney’s Office of the Eastern Judicial Circuit has an opening for Legal Secretary III. If you have strong legal secretarial experience and can thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. Examples of 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 work that requires a comprehensive knowledge of all functions and activities of the office. Perform work that requires considerable initiative, independent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality, often in stressful situations. Perform work where you must be able to sit for long periods with intermittent walking, standing, and bending. May supervise others. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED, and At least three (3) years of experience as a legal secretary, executive secretary, or administrative assistant; or Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must be able to lift approximately 20 lbs. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs. Selected candidates will be required to complete clerical testing during the interview process.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Supervisory and legal-related experience. During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team. In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing. Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications. Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity , religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.