Judicial Assistant, Appointed

SUPERIOR COURT OF FULTON COUNTY

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF

JUDICIAL ASSISTANT, APPOINTED

SALARY GRADE 17: $58,457 - $68,500 (Salary may be adjusted based on years of experience)

Unclassified Position

(Current Vacancy in Judge Leftridge's Chambers)

CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled

The Judicial Assistant, Appointed provides complex administrative support for a trial court judge at the chambers level and functions as part of a team of cross‑trained court professionals responsible for supporting the litigation process and docket case flow management. This position is appointed by an elected official and serves in a “highly intimate and sensitive position of responsibility”, under the direct supervision of the elected official.

• Acts as office manager and administrator for judicial chambers, coordinating resource identification and provision of services related to specific chambers functions.
• Handles all personnel, budget, finance, purchasing, inventory and equipment maintenance and facilities management activities for the judge and chambers staff.
• Coordinates schedules, travel and training, including expense reconciliation, and helps judge and staff navigate applicable Fulton County administrative rules, regulations, policies, ensuring procedural compliance.
• Processes documents associated with the chambers’ overall operations, ensuring fulfillment of chambers administrative requirements and serving as point of contact for administrative support internal and external contacts.
• Prepares and composes legal documents and correspondence, maintains confidential records relating to cases and office administration, and functions as an integral part of the judicial litigation and docket management support team.
• Reviews statistical data generated by the court’s case management system, understanding and applying principles of differentiated case flow management.
• Conducts research, updates civil and criminal defendant statistical information, creates reports and dispositions on the computer and other court systems as required.
• Creates and publishes court calendars and notices; schedules and coordinates logistics and planning for complex jury trials, evidentiary hearings and case status conferences.
• May perform civil case flow management and docket management functions and criminal case management backup and/or ancillary support as required, including preparing dispositions and providing in‑court judicial support.
• Provides lead direction for assigned areas of responsibility and acts as liaison between the judge, administrative support providers, attorneys, litigants, other agencies, and the public, coordinating court activities with other agencies and courts.
• Researches and resolves administrative and case flow docket management issues as assigned.
• Provides public‑facing customer service to jurors, court professionals, and other members of the public.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Requires knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, court practices and procedures, principles and practices of budget development and administration, bookkeeping principles, general office practices, procedures, equipment, and technology. Requires skill in drafting form legal documents, proofreading, organizing and prioritizing work, using spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation software, and understanding, using, and explaining court‑specific computer applications to manage court processes, gather and analyze statistics, and create reports.

Maintains confidentiality, builds sustainable working relationships with other county personnel, officials, and the public, communicates effectively with coworkers, supervisor, and the public, and generates enthusiasm and support for program objectives.

Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED required, college degree preferred, and two or more years of experience working in the legal profession or legal setting; three or more years of general secretarial and office management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensing Requirements: None required.

Physical Requirements: Work is typically…