Job Summary

The District Attorney’s Office in the Atlantic Judicial Circuit has an opening for a full-time Legal Assistant. This position works directly with Assistant District Attorneys and other Legal Assistants, to provide administrative and clerical support in the work of the District Attorney’s Office.

Major Job Duties

Receives warrants and citations form county law enforcement agencies and Clerk of Court.
Opens and closes hard copy and electronic case files; enters file information; prepares witness lists; drafts petitions; obtains information necessary for court hearings.
Upon receipt of calendars for court, pulls cases and prepares them for court with all the necessary paperwork.
Prepares discovery, including copying case reports, crime lab reports, witness statements, and other documents.
Prepares indictments and accusations.
Attends court and takes notes on court proceedings; assists with hearings/trials.
Enters court notes into Tracker system.
Drafts petitions/pleadings; files petitions and other pleadings with Court Clerk.
Drafts victim letters/impact statements; assists victims in court.
Prepares and serves subpoenas; has witnesses sign subpoenas in court; files signed subpoenas with Court Clerk.
Checks GBI website for completed crime lab reports.
Requests complete case files from Law Enforcement.
Files incoming mail and enters all motions and related documents to Tracker system.
Runs criminal and driver histories.
Prepares trial calendars.
Drafts and mails correspondence.
Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance.
Scans and uploads documents.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills Required

Knowledge of court rules and procedures.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of records management.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Knowledge of NCIC/GCIC rules and regulations.
Knowledge of open records guidelines.
Knowledge of Georgia case law.
Skill in the maintenance of files and records.
Skill in preparing and maintaining calendars.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
More than one (1) year of related experience
Possession of or ability to readily obtain GCIC/NCIC certification.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.
The work is typically performed in an office and courtroom.

Salary & Benefits

This is a full-time position with a minimum annual compensation of $40,144 (Pay grade 12). Work hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Liberty County government offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package to full-time permanent employees which includes:

401(a) retirement plan with employer match
13 paid holidays
Paid vacation and sick leave
Low-cost health dental and vision insurance
Free term life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health & wellness program

Application Special Instructions

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application process should notify the Human Resource office at hr@libertycountyga.com or (912)391-1247.

Liberty County Board of Commissioners

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