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The City of Savannah Recorder's Court has a rewarding opportunity for a highly qualified Judicial Secretary who is customer-service-focused and industrious. Our ideal candidate is an efficient, dynamic, and cooperative individual who can perform well while juggling multiple tasks with little to no direct supervision. The ideal candidate will perform a variety of clerical duties to help keep the office running smoothly.

 

The Judicial Secretary position is a critical position in the operation of the Recorder’s Court.   The Judicial Secretary serves as a Judge's assistant.  This position performs administrative duties for the Judge during court sessions, arraignment and bond hearings, warrant signing, and receives and prioritizes messages.

 

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, wellness programs, education reimbursement, employee home purchase assistance, employee referral program, fitness reimbursement program, deferred benefit contribution plan, and more! Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply!

 

Essential Job Functions

 

  • Performs administrative duties for the Judges during court sessions: schedules and coordinates courtroom use; arraignment and bond hearings, warrant signings, and meetings; receives and prioritizes messages; and receives facsimiles.
  • Assists judges with scheduling and attending required continuing legal education training. Renews memberships and subscriptions for the judges.
  • Drafts and types correspondence for the judges; responds to routine correspondence.
  • Pulls case files and researches information for use by judges.
  • Assists judges and other customers during regularly scheduled warrant signings.
  • Serves as liaison between judges and the general public.
  • Schedules conferences, meetings, and trips; makes travel arrangements and coordinates meeting facilities.
  • Provides information and assistance to attorneys, law enforcement personnel, court officers, and the general public in person, by telephone, by facsimile, and by e-mail.
  • Maintains office supply and forms inventory; orders and distributes supplies.
  • Attends training conferences, seminars, and workshops for professional development.
  • Responds to inquiries regarding case information, hearings, fines, and fees as well as other court matters; assigns numbers to search warrants and enters them into computer; and acts as a backup staff member in batching traffic citations filed with the court, as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, with two (2) years of experience in office administration and/or office management or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Work Location: 133 Montgomery St   Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday 

Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post-offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Additional Information

 

  • Ability to learn the functions and procedures of Recorder's Court.
  • Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge of proper English grammar and punctuation.
  • Knowledge of various computer software programs and applications.
  • Skill in operating such office machines as a typewriter, computer, facsimile machine, calculator, and copier.
  • Skill in planning and organizing work and making independent decisions.
  • Skill in preparing reports and correspondence.
  • Skill in dealing with the public and interpersonal relations.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.