The Office of the Attorney General

Department of Law

Prosecutions - organized Retail Crime 

Legal Administrative Assistant

The mission of the Department of Law is to serve the citizens of the State of Georgia by providing legal representation of the highest quality to the agencies, officers and employees of state government and by honorably and vigorously carrying out the constitutional and statutory responsibilities of the Attorney General.  The position filled through this announcement will serve in the Organized Retail Crime Section.

Job Description:

The primary duties of this position are to provide Legal administrative support for the Chief as well as the unit’s other members to include attorneys, analysts, investigators and a victim advocate. The position manages case files, prepares and mails correspondence, prepares pleadings and documents for filing in various courts, e-files, manages calendaring of court dates and meetings, arranges copying and mailing. Performs other administrative functions as assigned. 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

·       Typing of correspondence, briefs, pleadings, forms, agreements, and administrative orders from handwritten notes or dictation.

·       Files pleadings and other legal documents in court as requested.

·       Answers the telephone; responds to calls from clients, attorneys, and citizens; and provides general information or transfers calls as appropriate.

·       Prepares, copies, and faxes or mails a variety of legal documents and correspondence.

·       Dockets pleadings and distributes mail for the division

·       Prepares and types control slips on new cases and distributes cases as requested.

·       Maintains files for the division; maintains records on the assignments of cases.

·       Maintains updated legal references for the division personnel.

·       Maintains travel arrangements for division personnel.

·       Maintains an adequate inventory of office supplies.

·       Attends division and departmental meetings as required.

·       Closes files and coordinates the removal of closed files. 

·       Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title.  They may not include all job duties performed by employees on this job title, and every position does not necessarily require these duties.

Minimum qualifications: 

·       Two years legal secretary experience in a prosecution agency or a court clerk’s office  

·       Experience filing discovery and obtaining or filing pleadings

·       Strong organizational skills

*To move forward in the recruiting process ALL applicants are required to:

·       Attach a current Resume

·       Cover Letter

·       Attach "Department of Law Employment Application" (click link to obtain: http://law.georgia.gov/careers/application-forms)

·       Attach copies of official undergraduate transcripts - unofficial accepted during application process.

·       If the file is too large to attach please email the document(s) to hr@law.ga.gov to include the position title - application material(s) in the subject line.

Additional Information:

A criminal background check is completed on all candidates; employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of the background investigation.  Candidates that are being strongly considered for the position will also be required to submit a Department of Law employment application & waiver, Georgia Department of Revenue Tax Clearance letter and copies of official college transcripts.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail.  Please log into your account for status updates.  All applicants will be screened for the preferred qualifications of the position and may not necessarily receive an interview. 

SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE.  

*Applicants are required to attach a resume for consideration.