Legal Secretary II

Chatham County Public Defender's Office Legal Secretary II

Join the Chatham County Public Defender's Office as a Legal Secretary II and put your legal administrative expertise to work supporting trial teams and serving clients. This position is ideal for an organized, detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion in a fast-paced environment.

Examples of Duties:

• Perform administrative and legal secretarial support functions for multiple trial teams.
• Utilize excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills as you help with walk-in applications for the office, generate and track medical records requests for all teams within the office, and assist with social worker assignments.
• Provide back-up assistance for the indigency verification admin by processing daily applications over the phone with clients currently incarcerated.
• Perform work that requires comprehensive knowledge of all functions and activities of the office environment.
• Perform duties that require considerable initiative, independent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality, often in stressful situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, and
• At least two (2) years of experience performing various legal administrative assistance, legal secretarial, or related duties; or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• You must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 25 words per minute. Clerical testing will be conducted during the interview process for selected candidates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Legal and/or court experience.
• Post-secondary education in a legal field.

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.

Benefits:

CHATHAM COUNTY BENEFITS PLANS Eligibility for benefits begins on your date of hire. Full-time employees working a regular schedule of 30 or more hours per week are eligible for County benefits. Part-time, seasonal, and temporary employees are not eligible to participate in the County benefit plan. However, regular part-time employees accrue prorated vacation and sick leave based on their schedule.

HEALTH – Employees have a choice between a high or low option point-of-service health plan for themselves, their spouse, and eligible dependent children.

VISION – The vision plan offers a comprehensive eye exam and options for frames, lenses, and contact lenses.

DENTAL – Employees may choose either the high or low dental plan option with two cleanings per year and periodic x-rays at no cost.

EMPLOYEE HEALTH CENTER – Employees and their spouses on the County's health plan have access to the Employee Health Center for physical and behavioral health services, health coaching, and lab services at no cost.

RETIREMENT - Chatham County provides a Defined Benefit Pension Plan with a five-year vesting period.

LIFE & DISABILITY - Long Term Disability and basic Life Insurance coverage are provided at no cost to employees. Employees may also purchase additional life coverage for themselves and their dependent family members.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Chatham County offers Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts through payroll deduction. The Medical FSA has a rollover feature equal to the annual Federal maximum.

WELLNESS PROGRAM – Chatham County provides a variety of wellness opportunities for employees, including a Diabetes/Pre-Diabetes Management Program, Mobile Mammograms, Health Screenings, Flu Shots, Dietician Services, weight loss programs, reimbursements for gym memberships and participation in local races, education sessions, and more.

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS – Employees may choose voluntary benefits such as Accident, Cancer, Short-Term Disability, and Whole Life Insurance products.

HOLIDAYS AND TIME OFF – Chatham County observes 12 paid holidays per year. Employees accrue 12 vacation days per year, with the accrual rate increasing with years of service, and 15 sick days per year.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS - Annual merit increases, Cost of Living Adjustments, Longevity pay, Access to on-demand training, Career advancement opportunities, and Service awards.