Judicial Assistant, Appointed

SUPERIOR COURT OF FULTON COUNTY
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF
JUDICIAL ASSISTANT, APPOINTED
SALARY GRADE 17: $58,457
Unclassified Position
(Current Vacancy in Judges' Chambers)
CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled

** THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS**
FOR RECRUITMENT ONLY

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the justice system? Consider joining our team at the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, as an Appointed Judicial Assistant, where your work will support fairness, efficiency, and accessibility for all who come before the Court.
As Georgia’s busiest trial court, we are dedicated to providing an impartial, timely, and safe forum for resolving legal disputes. Every team member contributes to upholding these mission‑driven principles and strengthening public trust in the judiciary.
If you are looking to build a rewarding career while making a difference every day, we invite you to apply and become part of our committed and service‑focused team.

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. Coordinates resource identification and provision of services related to specific chambers functions based on operational support needs of judicial chambers team.to include the judge.
• 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. Helps judge and staff successfully navigate applicable Fulton County administrative rules, regulations, policies, ensures procedural compliance.
• Processes documents associated with the chambers' overall operations. Ensures fulfillment of chambers administrative requirements and serves 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. Judicial Assistants are cross‑trained to function as an integral part of the judicial litigation and docket management support team.
• Reviews statistical data generated by the court's case management system and is required to understand and apply principles of differentiated case flow management.
• Conduct research, update civil and criminal defendant statistical information, create reports, and dispositions on the computer, and other court systems as required.
• Create and publish court calendars and notices. Schedule and coordinate logistics and planning associated with conducting complex jury trials, evidentiary hearings and case status conferences.
• May perform civil case flow management and docket management functions and criminal case management back up and/or ancillary support as required, including preparing dispositions and providing in‑court judicial support.
• Provides lead direction as to assigned areas of responsibility and acts as liaison between judge, administrative support providers, attorneys, litigants, other agencies, and the public. Coordinates court activities with other agencies and courts.
• Researches and resolves administrative as well as case flow docket management issues as assigned.
• Provides public-facing customer service to jurors, court professionals, and other members of…