Legal Secretary

The Legal Secretary is responsible for providing administrative support to office operation.

• Handles phone calls/walk-ins with various inquiries/questions/problems.
• Assists office staff/attorneys/officers/general public with various inquiries/questions/problems.
• Processes all payable citations by entering on the computer and filing them.
• Processes all citation payments received by mail and paid on-line.
• Researches unidentified payments.
• Disburses notices for all citations not paid by due date.
• Prepares information sheet for case files.
• Prepares accusation for case files.
• Runs driver histories and criminal histories.
• Files and retrieves documents, files, etc. as requested.
• Performs variety of clerical functions including word processing and data entry.

The Legal Secretary should possess an Associate’s Degree OR equivalent combination of education and experience; preferably in Secretarial Science, Paralegal Studies or related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

• Possession of a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Because of the Office access to GCIC and NCIC, the Legal Secretary shall have no Felony Convictions.

The Legal Secretary must be knowledgeable of the following principles, procedures, and concepts:

• Knowledge of Georgia law and procedures.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Willingness and ability to be trained and use case management software.
• Ability to work well with the Public.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with members of all levels within the organization.
• Ability to show good judgment, consistency, timeliness, and respect in decision-making.
• Ability to achieve results on a timely basis.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities at one time and consistently achieve results on a timely basis.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER