Administrative Assistant-Part Time

Barrow County BOC•Barrow County, GA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides clerical and administrative support to the Solicitor-General and office staff, including maintaining a front-office presence as well assisting with in-court proceedings. This position is part-time up to 29 hours per week with no benefits. Court-appropriate dress is required. Keeps the Solicitor-General and office staff accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems or visitor needs.

Requirements

Strong written and oral communication skills
Computer and telephone skills
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
Superior customer service skills
Positive attitude
Personal responsibility
A strong sense of responsibility to the community at large
Excellent organization and ability to prioritize duties and deadlines
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the program and the workings of the criminal justice system
Ability to work with various parties, including law enforcement agencies, members of the public, and court officials
Ability to work with and provide services to individuals of all backgrounds and cultures
Ability to work well with and at the direction of the Solicitor-General
Fingerprinting
Criminal history background check
Motor vehicle driver’s history check
Pre-employment drug screening

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma, or G.E.D.
Two (2) years of related work experience, or equivalent training and/or education
Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Answers phones and greets visitors
Schedules appointments and maintains calendars
Collects and distributes mail
Writes letters, e-mails, and other memos
Receives legal documents such as warrants, motions, discovery requests to compile with related case/file
Creates and maintains legal files, including physical file folders and electronic files in the case management system
Verifies accuracy of information and enters/updates data into the case management system
Downloads and uploads applicable case materials into the case management system
Organizes files in both the case management system and physical file folder according to office standards
Creates court calendars using the case management system and generates notices and envelopes to attorneys and applicable parties
Files legal documents and notices with the clerk of court
Attends court proceedings and assists the Solicitor-General, office staff, and members of the public with applicable paperwork