Litigation Manager,Appointed

Fulton County•Various Locations In Fulton County, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an unclassified position with the current vacancy in Fulton County State Court. Judicial Litigation Managers provide lead direction and manage criminal litigation and docket processes for a trial court judge, or support court programs, divisions, or judges as assigned. They coordinate case flow within established parameters and work as part of a three-person team of career-track court professionals, cross-trained to support a trial judge’s litigation and docket-management responsibilities across case types. Primary responsibilities are divided among team members by the assigned judge. The position develops and implements case-flow strategies using statistical analysis and differentiated case-management principles. It reviews and prioritizes complex, urgent, and emergency case issues; develops, monitors, and adjusts case-management and case-progression plans; and manages high-volume caseload processes. The role generates reports and spreadsheets, reviews court case-management statistics, and updates case status, dispositions, and other information in court systems. It plans court events, creates and publishes calendars and notices, and coordinates logistics for complex jury trials and evidentiary hearings. The Judicial Litigation Manager provides in-court support to the assigned judge, including coordinating paperwork, recording dispositions, and providing technical guidance and information to attorneys. The position researches and responds to requests from judges, supervisors, or program administrators, including preparing correspondence related to court cases. It provides information and direction to attorneys, litigants, court patrons, court employees, and agency representatives regarding cases, policies, procedures, and case progression. The role also serves as a liaison with county, state, and federal criminal justice agencies and departments. Candidates must submit a resume and references with their application. Applicants should not attach personal identifying documents such as a driver’s license, photograph, DD214, or vaccination card. The examination consists of an evaluation of education and experience based on the application. Applications must be complete and document the minimum qualifications; additional information will not be accepted after submission. If selected, applicants must provide an official, accredited college transcript at employment for degrees or coursework used to qualify. Other duties may be assigned. Fulton County’s stated policy is to provide equal opportunity based on merit without regard to protected characteristics.

Requirements

Paralegal certificate and an associate degree or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, business, organizational management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the appointing authority.
Three to five years of employment in a court system, criminal justice agency, in-house law department, or law firm environment.
Two years of lead or supervisory experience in a legal or court-related setting.
Knowledge of differentiated case-management theories, principles, and practices, and ability to develop and adjust case-management procedures.
Ability to manage high-volume caseloads from case inception through post-judgment proceedings.
Knowledge of court procedures and ability to independently perform operational functions related to docket and litigation-process management across case types.
Critical thinking, independent judgment, and problem-solving ability in volatile, high-conflict, time-sensitive environments.
Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations relevant to the assignment, including operations and interagency protocols for local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies.
Working knowledge of substantive law applicable to criminal justice proceedings and mastery of legal terminology related to the assignment.
Ability to organize and facilitate court proceedings, including coordinating resources and logistics for complex trials and hearings.
Knowledge of criminal justice system procedures, court-calendar requirements, and legal requirements for securing the presence of incarcerated persons.
Ability to conduct case-related research and draft legal documents.
Ability to use spreadsheets, databases, word-processing and presentation software, court-specific applications, and other technology to manage processes, analyze statistics, and create reports.
Ability to build and maintain working relationships with criminal justice agencies, personnel, officials, attorneys, coworkers, litigants, and the public.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in general office practices, procedures, equipment, and technology.

Responsibilities

Provide lead direction and manage criminal litigation and docket processes for a trial court judge, or coordinate case flow for assigned court programs, divisions, or judges.
Work as a cross-trained member of a three-person court-professional team supporting litigation and docket management across case types.
Develop and implement case-flow strategies using statistical data and differentiated case-management principles.
Review and prioritize complex, urgent, and emergency case issues; develop, monitor, and revise case-management and case-progression plans.
Manage caseload flow and facilitate orderly case progression and court proceedings.
Generate reports and spreadsheets and review statistical data from the court’s case-management system.
Update defendant and case status, caseload statistics, reports, and dispositions in court and other required systems.
Plan court events, create and publish court calendars and notices, and coordinate logistics for complex jury trials and evidentiary hearings.
Provide in-court support to the assigned judge, including coordinating paperwork, recording dispositions, and providing technical guidance and information to attorneys.
Research and respond to requests from the assigned judge, supervisors, or program administrators, including preparing case-related correspondence.
Provide information, guidance, and direction to attorneys, litigants, court patrons, employees, and agency representatives about cases, case-management policies, and procedures.
Serve as a liaison between the assigned judge and county, state, and federal criminal justice agencies and departments.
Conduct case-related research and investigations, including research into defendant histories, and draft legal documents as needed.
Coordinate resources and logistics for court proceedings and facilitate collaboration among legal and justice-system stakeholders.