Legal Associate II
Gwinnett County GovernmentAbout the role
Posting number: 26-03953
Department: Law Department
Job classification: Legal Associate II
Posting type: Open
Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Legal, Office and Administrative Support
Summary
The Legal Associate II is responsible for providing complex clerical and legal support to two or more staff attorneys. This position prepares court exhibits, drafts pleadings, correspondence, and real estate documents, and maintains files and records. This position files documents with the local and federal courts and prepares calendar appointments and deadlines. The incumbent may serve as a lead to staff to include assigning and monitoring work and providing directions.
Essential Duties
- Preparing and reviewing various legal documents including pleadings, agendas, contracts, and subpoenas
- Assisting individuals by phone and in person
- Maintaining and coordinating schedules, meetings, depositions, and court reporters
- Setting appointments for attorneys in the department
- Maintaining various legal files, records, complex logs, and reports
- Performing various other clerical duties to include taking meeting notes, conducting title research, and preparing cases for trial
Grade
The grade for this position is B231. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma, or G.E.D AND
- Four years of legal support experience
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
- Paralegal Certificate
- Four years of experience working in a law firm environment
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Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
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