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Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia · 1 day ago

Legal Assistant

Morrow, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$46K/yr - $89K/yr

2+ years exp

The Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia is seeking a Legal Assistant for the District Attorney’s Office in the Atlanta Judicial Circuit. The role involves providing legal support to attorneys and judicial functions by conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, and maintaining case files and calendars.

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Responsibilities

Assists attorneys with preparing cases for hearings and trials: reviews case files and evidence; conducts legal research; analyzes information from legal sources such as statutes and case law; interviews victims, witnesses, or clients; creates graphs, charts, and other exhibits for use in court or case analysis; summarizes case information; prepares trial checklists and notebooks; attends court with assigned attorneys to provide support; and makes recommendations regarding charges, investigations, and other case activities

Prepares a variety of legal documents, reports, and court orders: drafts correspondence, subpoenas, indictments, pleadings, briefs, motions, warrants, or other legal documents; reviews correspondence and documents for correctness and legal compliance; notarizes documents; files pleadings and legal documents with courts; and generates, prints, copies, and distributes legal documents and reports, including GCIC criminal histories

Prepares or requests/receives discovery: compiles, files, and mails discovery packet and responses to discovery requests; processes discovery by copying, recording, and filing information, reports and evidence; and requests or orders further needed information

Maintains computerized and physical case files and information using specialized databases and records systems: initiates case files in specialized databases; locates, collects, and assembles physical case files according to established procedures; inputs and modifies a variety of legal data and information; monitors court appearances and updates case files accordingly; verifies data and information are complete and up-to-date; and closes and archives case files

Coordinates and maintains calendars: determines availability of courts, attorneys, litigants, and judges; schedules appointments, conferences, and court dates; makes travel arrangements; monitors calendars, due dates, and open cases; and ensures materials are available for conferences and court dates based on calendars

Serves as initial contact/resource person by screening calls, visitors and mail: receives, reviews, and routes legal documents and correspondence; responds to requests for information and assistance; interprets and explains policies and procedures; researches and gathers information to provide accurate answers and information; and refers more technical questions or issues to appropriate legal staff

Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions

Communicates with supervisor, attorneys, judges, law enforcement, other employees, clients, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems

Performs other related duties as required

Qualification

Legal researchLegal document preparationLegal terminologyNotary Public certificationCourt proceduresCalendar managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detail

Required

Provide legal support and assistance to attorneys, judges, the courts, or other legal personnel

Support attorneys and judicial functions by conducting legal research and assisting with case preparation

Prepare legal documents, maintain case files, and maintain calendars

Assist attorneys with preparing cases for hearings and trials: reviews case files and evidence; conducts legal research; analyzes information from legal sources such as statutes and case law; interviews victims, witnesses, or clients; creates graphs, charts, and other exhibits for use in court or case analysis; summarizes case information; prepares trial checklists and notebooks; attends court with assigned attorneys to provide support; and makes recommendations regarding charges, investigations, and other case activities

Prepare a variety of legal documents, reports, and court orders: drafts correspondence, subpoenas, indictments, pleadings, briefs, motions, warrants, or other legal documents; reviews correspondence and documents for correctness and legal compliance; notarizes documents; files pleadings and legal documents with courts; and generates, prints, copies, and distributes legal documents and reports, including GCIC criminal histories

Prepare or request/receive discovery: compiles, files, and mails discovery packet and responses to discovery requests; processes discovery by copying, recording, and filing information, reports and evidence; and requests or orders further needed information

Maintain computerized and physical case files and information using specialized databases and records systems: initiates case files in specialized databases; locates, collects, and assembles physical case files according to established procedures; inputs and modifies a variety of legal data and information; monitors court appearances and updates case files accordingly; verifies data and information are complete and up-to-date; and closes and archives case files

Coordinate and maintain calendars: determines availability of courts, attorneys, litigants, and judges; schedules appointments, conferences, and court dates; makes travel arrangements; monitors calendars, due dates, and open cases; and ensures materials are available for conferences and court dates based on calendars

Serve as initial contact/resource person by screening calls, visitors and mail: receives, reviews, and routes legal documents and correspondence; responds to requests for information and assistance; interprets and explains policies and procedures; researches and gathers information to provide accurate answers and information; and refers more technical questions or issues to appropriate legal staff

Operate a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions

Communicate with supervisor, attorneys, judges, law enforcement, other employees, clients, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems

Preferred

Associates Degree in paralegal studies or a related field required; supplemented by two years of legal support experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job

May require certification as a Notary Public

Company

Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia

Established in 1975, the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia (PAC) is the overarching government agency supporting Georgia prosecutors, law enforcement and their staff including 50 District Attorney Offices (Felony cases) and 66 Solicitor-General Offices (Misdemeanor cases).

Founded in 1975

Morrow, Georgia, USA

11-50 employees