Legal Secretary

Part Time Legal Secretary

The Dougherty County District Attorney's Office is hiring on a continuous basis for a Part Time Legal Secretary. The purpose of this position is to assist the Probate Court Judge, District Attorney's Office, Dougherty Circuit Public Defender's Office and/or Court system by providing legal secretarial duties. Responsibilities may vary dependent upon assigned Department.

This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Essential tasks include answering phones; responding to requests for information, research, defendant status, history and case disposition. Performing functions such as word processing, transcription, typing, data entry and information retrieval. Preparing assignment calendar and keeping status calendar of courtroom proceedings. Processing new case files; maintaining filing system and records. Assisting in the drafting and preparation of various legal documents such as warrants, citations, indictments, arraignments, pleadings with regard to litigation, subpoenas and other documents and correspondence as needed. Assisting the attorney in the courtroom; coordinating retrieval of case reports from various agencies. Implementing mailings and initiating communications to provide the County required venires of jurors; scheduling jurors for daily trial needs and implementing juror payroll for days of attendance. Communicating with citizens regarding problems with jury duty and resolving conflicts and problems with their schedules; communicating with employers regarding their employees' jury service; providing attendance verifications. Randomly selecting 10,000+ juror questionnaires yearly and updating computer system; maintaining an accurate record of the selected potential jurors. Compiling various legal and statistical reports. Certifying and issuing birth and death certificates. Performing related work as assigned.

Minimum qualification includes a high school diploma or GED equivalent and specialized training equivalent of one year of college education. One (1) year of relative administrative experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Applicants must pass a 35 WPM typing test before application deadline.

Supplemental information includes physical demands, unavoidable hazards, special certifications and licenses, Americans With Disabilities Act compliance, standard clauses, essential safety functions, application deadline, drug and/or alcohol screening, background investigation, no smoking policy, and equal opportunity employer statement.