What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at Jamison Professional Services?
Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (“Jamison”) is currently seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for the position of Legal Secretary
Job Title : Legal Secretary | Decatur, Georgia
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES :
The objective of this requirement is to provide Temporary Personnel Services for daily employment services in support of the operation of Dekalb County in Georgia. County departments will require the services of temporary personnel to assist with special projects of a time-limited nature, to fill in for staff on vacation or extended leave, and / or to assist during periods of peak activity. Skills test may be administered to access proficiency.
The Legal Secretary is an administrative professional who is responsible for managing calendars, preparing court documents, transcribing legal correspondence, maintaining client files, and providing general office support to attorneys, ensuring smooth case preparation and legal proceedings by handling administrative tasks with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
- Associate degree in Administrative Professional or related field; one year of experience in providing administrative support in a court or legal setting; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
- No licenses or certifications required.
PREFERRED :
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Tasks include, but are not limited to, additional duties as assigned.
HOURS OF OPERATION :
Normal working hours are 8 : 30 A.M. to 5 : 00 P.M., Monday through Friday.
During the assignment, temporary personnel shall not work for any period over eight (8) hours per day for a maximum of forty (40) hours per week without prior authorization.
DeKalb County government observes eleven (11) holidays during each calendar year : New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Whenever a County-observed holiday occurs on Saturday, the previous Friday will be observed. Whenever a County-observed holiday occurs on Sunday, the Monday following will be observed.
PRIMARY PLACE OF PERFORMANCE :
Dekalb County, Decatur, Georgia 30030
This work requires on-site performance and is not eligible for remote work or telework.
TRAVEL : N / A
Clearance Level Required : Must be able to pass a Federal Background check.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION :
Evaluation Will Consist Of : Education, Experience, Background Check, Physical / Drug Screening
JAMISON CORPORATE OVERVIEW :
Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (Jamison) is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. We specialize in providing professional management, administrative, healthcare, court reporters and transcriptionist experts, and document / record and telehealth operational support solutions to U.S. Government, State, and commercial clients. Jamison is a nationwide professional staff augmentation company, that helps commercial clients and government agencies expand their talent acquisition reach by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to be successful.
Jamison offers a wide range of employment opportunities in the commercial and government sectors. We seek employees who share our values of service excellence, integrity, and professionalism.
Jamison affords equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment and / or discrimination. In addition, Jamison adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business.
Jamison’s commitment to equal opportunity is applied through every aspect of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, termination, and all other matters of employment.
Applicants may be required to successfully complete an online assessment to determine qualifications for positions requiring specific skills.
All applications must be submitted through our application system at : https : / / www.jps-online.com / apply-now /
About Jamison Professional Services :
Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (Jamison) is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 1993. As a nationwide professional staff augmentation company, we help commercial clients and government agencies expand their talent acquisition reach by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to be successful. We have provided talent solutions and operational solutions in the areas of program management, financial management, acquisition support, and strategic planning / consulting to over 30 U.S. Government agencies, including all four branches of the military.
