Judicial Legal Assistant I-IV/Senior Staff Attorney

Judicial Legal Assistant I-IV/Senior Staff Attorney 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars Savannah, GA $43,702

• $116,212 a year
• Full-time Chatham County, GA 8 reviews $43,702
• $116,212 a year
• Full-time 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 May be hired as Judicial Legal Assistant I up to Senior Staff Attorney, based on Experience Level. Salary commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Level. The Chatham County Juvenile Court is seeking a Judicial Legal Assistant I-IV/Senior Staff Attorney. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you are encouraged to apply. Examples of Duties Under the direction of the Juvenile Court Judge or designee, you Perform complex professional legal work. Must stay current on statutory, criminal, juvenile, constitutional, and case law. Attend court and conduct legal research and assistance to the Judge using legal research principles, materials, methods, and practices. Write orders and judgments reflecting the Judge's ruling. Analyze and present complex legal issues, facts, evidence, and precedence in an orderly fashion. Provide effective professional liaison between the Judge, court personnel, other attorneys, and the public. Prepare written materials on new case law and maintain databases on such. Review pending cases to ensure procedural efficiency and supervise administrative support personnel. Work closely with Juvenile Court's specialized treatment courts. Perform work that requires excellent analytical, communication, and customer service skills. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school. License to practice law in the State of Georgia or the ability to obtain within a designated timeframe. Membership in Good Standing of the State Bar of Georgia or the ability to obtain within a designated timeframe.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience or demonstrated interest in child welfare law is preferred. 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.