What are the responsibilities and job description for the Judicial Legal Assistant I-IV / Senior Staff Attorney position at Chatham County Government?
May be hired as Judicial Legal Assistant I up to Senior Staff Attorney, based on Experience Level. Salary is commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Level.
Chatham County Court Administration is seeking a motivated and experienced legal professional to fill a Judicial Legal Assistant I-IV/Senior Staff Attorney position. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in the court system. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you are encouraged to apply.
Under the direction of the Superior Court Judge or designee, you
- Perform complex professional legal work.
- Stay current on statutory, criminal, constitutional, and case law.
- Attend court, conduct legal research, and assist the Judge using legal research principles, materials, methods, and practices.
- Write orders and judgments reflecting the Judge’s ruling.
- Analyze and present complex legal issues, facts, evidence, and precedence in an orderly fashion.
- Provide effective professional liaison between the Judge, court personnel, other attorneys, and the public.
- Stay current on case law and legislation.
- Prepare written materials on new case law and maintain databases on such.
- Review pending cases to ensure procedural efficiency.
- Utilize analytical, communication, and customer service skills in performing duties.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school,
- Must possess or be able to obtain within a specified timeframe a license to practice law in the State of Georgia, and
- Must possess or be able to obtain within a specified timeframe Membership in Good Standing of the State Bar of Georgia.
Salary : $43,702 - $116,212
