What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Staff Assistant position at Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia?
Douglas Judicial Circuit
Legal Staff Assistant
The District Attorney’s Office in the Douglas Judicial Circuit has an opening for a Legal Staff Assistant-PACE Unit.
A legal assistant assigned to the Programs, Accountability, and Community Engagement (PACE) Unit must be highly organized, deadline-oriented, and have the ability to multi-task. This position requires extensive contact with victims, courts, attorneys, and the general public. As the Program Coordinator, the incumbent must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a fast-paced, public service environment while assisting with the day-to-day operations of the pre-trial diversion programs. Candidate must possess excellent secretarial and/or paralegal skills to draft and file pre-trial enrollment documents with the court; coordinate and schedule participant life skills workshops; communicate with and actively assist participants, helping them meet the terms of their agreement when necessary; monitor and track participant compliance with program requirements. Position involves heavy contact with the public via phones and in person; candidate must have excellent phone and people skills while serving at the front desk and performing administrative work. Candidate must be able to follow procedures independently and perform other duties assigned.
Minimum Requirements
The Douglas Judicial Circuit is an equal employment opportunity employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience plus full benefits package
Contact Number: 770-920-7292
Submit Resume And Cover Letter To
Email: acooke@douglascountyga.gov
Legal Staff Assistant
The District Attorney’s Office in the Douglas Judicial Circuit has an opening for a Legal Staff Assistant-PACE Unit.
A legal assistant assigned to the Programs, Accountability, and Community Engagement (PACE) Unit must be highly organized, deadline-oriented, and have the ability to multi-task. This position requires extensive contact with victims, courts, attorneys, and the general public. As the Program Coordinator, the incumbent must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a fast-paced, public service environment while assisting with the day-to-day operations of the pre-trial diversion programs. Candidate must possess excellent secretarial and/or paralegal skills to draft and file pre-trial enrollment documents with the court; coordinate and schedule participant life skills workshops; communicate with and actively assist participants, helping them meet the terms of their agreement when necessary; monitor and track participant compliance with program requirements. Position involves heavy contact with the public via phones and in person; candidate must have excellent phone and people skills while serving at the front desk and performing administrative work. Candidate must be able to follow procedures independently and perform other duties assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- High School diploma/GED, supplemented by course work in legal/paralegal field
- Prior legal assistant and/or pre-trial diversion programs experience preferred
- Mandatory – Must be able to type 50 WPM
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite
- Minimum 18 years of age
The Douglas Judicial Circuit is an equal employment opportunity employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience plus full benefits package
Contact Number: 770-920-7292
Submit Resume And Cover Letter To
Email: acooke@douglascountyga.gov
