Legal Secretary II

Chatham County Government•Savannah, GA

About The Position

The Chatham County Indigent Defense Office is hiring a part-time Legal Secretary II to provide administrative and legal secretarial support for assigned counsel. The role involves preparing and reviewing sensitive legal documents and handling general office duties. It requires initiative, independent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality, including in stressful situations. During emergencies or disasters affecting Chatham County, the employee may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of experience performing legal administrative assistance, legal secretarial, or related duties, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
Ability to type at least 25 words per minute.
Selected candidates will complete keyboarding and clerical testing during the interview process.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform administrative and legal secretarial support functions for assigned counsel.
Prepare, proofread, and edit sensitive documents, including subpoenas, motions, continuances, and other related legal documents, for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures and standards.
Perform general office duties, including filing, answering phone calls, and greeting visitors.
Use initiative, independent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality, often in stressful situations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Report to work as part of a disaster operations team during emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, if required.