Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Augusta, GA
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Job Number: 201203563
Department: JUVENILE COURT
Opening Date: 06/18/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Juvenile Court Judge provides secretarial, clerical and technical support to the Judge with emphasis on relieving judge of administrative details as well as perform court related tasks as requested.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generally, perform variety of advanced clerical and administrative duties as directed by the Judge.; Responsible for ordering files for court daily; Responsible for making sure files are returned to the Clerk's office after court; Maintain general knowledge of the court rules and processes and procedures of the court system.
• Maintain judge's appointment calendar, receives/directs/screens phone calls, receives and distributes mail, consults with attorneys, litigants, county officials and general public as required; Researches and responds to requests of the Judge, including preparing appropriate correspondences relating to assigned cases. Compose and type correspondence and other documents from general instructions as desired by Judge while maintaining privacy of all documents and discretionary distribution of information; Schedule conferences and meetings by contacting participating individuals and arranging facilities.
• Manages the Judge's court calendar, including dates and time for hearings, motions and trials; Plans, schedules and distributes court calendar; Responds to inquiries regarding dates and time of calendars, including coordinating and notifying litigants and attorneys; Tracks cases on calendar and monitors status; Perform various duties in the courtroom such as coordinating paperwork, recording dispositions, and providing technical guidance and information relating to legal status, court policies and court procedures; May update statistical information and dispositions on electronic case management systems.
• Maintains the appearance of the workspace area in an orderly and aesthetically pleasing manner; ensure that proper security and safety measures are observed at all times.
• Keeps judge informed of events and problems requiring his/her attention, and perform related duties as required; May act as liaison between other departments and the Judge.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School Diploma. {Please note: Upon job offer, you will be required to provide proof of education. Be sure to have the appropriate documents readily available.}
Experience: Three years of Administrative, Office and/or Legal Secretarial experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of legal terminology including relevant rules, policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Manage court case calendars.
• Maintain effective and professional working relationships with judges, attorneys, court personnel and public.
• Organize and handle confidential material.
• Utilizing computers and applicable software.
• Must be able to operate a variety of automated office equipment such as printers, facsimile machines, and telephones; Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Serve as backup to office co-worker during their absence due to sick leave, vacation, etc.

OTHER
Physical Requirements:
Depending upon area of assignment: Positions in this class typically require: walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Work is performed in an office or group therapy setting. Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
Augusta-Richmond County's comprehensive benefit package includes:
Vacation
Holiday
Sick
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Pension
For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please visit our website below:
01

Are you a current employee of Augusta Richmond County?

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the following best describes your level of education? {Please note: Upon job offer, you will be required to provide proof of education. Be sure to have the appropriate documents readily available.}

• No High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

03

Which of the following best describes your administrative, office, and/or legal secretarial experience

• No experience
• One year of experience
• Two to three years of experience
• Three to four years of experience
• Five or more years of experience

Required Question