Judicial Administrative Specialist - Probate Court

Cobb County Government•Probate Court Marietta, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to provide specialized administrative and clerical support to an assigned judicial office. This role involves managing daily operations, assisting the judge with legal documents and research, preparing and maintaining calendars, coordinating with various offices for court proceedings, and serving as a liaison between the judge and various stakeholders.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Vocational or technical training in administrative technology
Five years of experience providing administrative and clerical support in a legal environment.
Ability to communicate orally.
Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).
Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Responsibilities

Develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate courtroom coverage and control.
Acts as a liaison between employees and management.
Trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
Manages daily operations of assigned judge's office to facilitate proper court administration.
Assists judge with legal documents and research.
Prepares and maintains calendars.
Coordinates with Jury Administrator for the calling of required jurors.
Coordinates with Sheriff's office for the attendance of inmates.
Makes accommodations for media when necessary.
Assists judge, attorneys, internal and external customers with courtroom proceedings as needed.
Schedules cases for trial.
Creates, maintains and distributes calendar.
Verifies holidays and includes trials, motions and hearings.
E-mails notices for calendar changes to all involved parties.
Interacts with parties regarding scheduling issues or conflicts.
Appears in court for arraignment and calendar call.
Serves as liaison between judge and attorneys, staff, litigants, other departments/agencies, and the general public.
Provides information regarding court calendars and proceedings.
Responds to mail, email and phone calls.
Maintains high visibility and confidentiality.
Performs other related duties as assigned.