Part-Time Law Library Assistant

Cobb County Government • Cobb County Superior Court, GA

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About The Position

Provides specialized administrative and clerical support to an assigned judicial office. The position supports daily court administration, including legal document and research assistance, calendar preparation and maintenance, jury and inmate coordination, media accommodations, and courtroom proceedings. It also provides customer service to the public and court participants, processes court-related documents, coordinates courtroom personnel, and serves as a liaison for the judge. The role requires maintaining confidentiality and a professional, organized approach in a public-facing environment.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, internet research, and common office equipment.
• Experience assisting the public with computers, online resources, and basic technology questions.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and remain professional in a busy public-facing environment.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, court procedures, or legal research resources; desirable but not required.
• Willingness to learn new technology, library procedures, and legal information resources.
• Previous experience in a library, courthouse, law office, government agency, or other public service environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the assigned judge’s office and assist with legal documents and research.
• Prepare and maintain calendars; coordinate juror calls with the Jury Administrator and inmate attendance with the Sheriff’s office; arrange media accommodations when needed; and assist with courtroom proceedings.
• Coordinate the weekly court calendar, assign court dates, create and distribute calendars, verify holidays, include trials, motions and hearings, notify involved parties of calendar changes, address scheduling conflicts, and appear in court for arraignment and calendar call.
• Provide information and assistance by telephone, mail, and in person regarding court activities, services, procedures, documentation, fees, and case status or disposition.
• Review and accept legal documents according to court procedures and deadlines; distribute forms and documentation; respond to questions and complaints; research issues; and initiate resolutions.
• Assist with preparing, receiving, responding to, and processing subpoenas, court orders, hearings, continuances, bench and probation warrants, case initiation documents, case dispositions, citations, deeds, and other legal documents.
• Receive and date-stamp legal documents; distribute and submit information and documents to appropriate parties; review, verify, record, and file documentation; and create spreadsheets and activity reports.
• Schedule courtroom personnel, including bailiffs, interpreters, court reporters, clerks, and deputies, for hearings.
• Serve as liaison between the judge and attorneys, staff, litigants, other departments and agencies, and the public; provide information about calendars and proceedings; respond to mail, email, and phone calls; and maintain visibility and confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED