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District Attorneys Office - Augusta Judicial Circuit

Legal Assistant

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $45,000/yr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Augusta, GA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/22/2026

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What they do

A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$62,912 / year median in Georgia

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Job Description

Legal Assistant District Attorneys Office - Augusta Judicial Circuit Augusta, GA Job Details Full-time From $45,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications High school diploma or GED Court case file organization Performing background checks Full Job Description The District Attorney's Office in the Augusta Judicial Circuit has an opening for a Legal Assistant. The following duties are normal for this position; other duties may be required and assigned: Provides clerical support and works directly with Assistant District Attorney's and Investigators; Receives legal documents and requests such as; subpoenas, warrants, motions, discovery to review and record/incorporate with related legal documents and/or compile with related case/file information; Researches information to complete legal documents and prepare legal descriptions, agreements, legal drafts, letters, reports, summaries and correspondence; Finalizes information/documents upon approval and maintain copies for department file and submits to appropriate parties; Creates and maintains legal files; enters information into department database; updates database; attends court calendars; Performs a variety of administrative duties; answers phone, greets clients and visitors, provides assistance.

Minimum Qualifications:

must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent. All candidates are subject to a background check. Applicants selected for hire will be subject to fingerprinting, a criminal history background check, a motor vehicle driver's history check and pre-employment drug screening; employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of each investigation. The Augusta Judicial Circuit is an equal employment opportunity employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location:

In person