Legal Associate II

Full Job Description

Job Description
The objective of the Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office is to provide fair, effective and expeditious investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses within the County. A Legal Associate is responsible for providing complex clerical and legal support to legal staff including general day-to-day administrative tasks, handling multiple phone lines, records management, and intake duties.

Essential Duties

• Execute general office procedures and duties to ensure efficient daily operations
• Provide exemplary customer service to internal and external stakeholders, fostering positive relationships
• Remain up to date on relevant laws, regulations, and legal principles
• Maintain accurate record-keeping practices and organize legal documents
• Conduct independent and thorough legal research using various resources
• Demonstrate proficiency in Georgia state laws and legal procedures
• Utilize software applications like Microsoft Outlook for legal tasks
• Support attorneys in case preparations, including drafting documents and conduction research
• Assist with administrative tasks during court proceedings
• Pursue ongoing professional development to enhance legal knowledge and skills

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job requires fingerprinting.

Grade
The grade for this position is B23(1). 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 (4) or more years of legal support experience or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Georgia state laws

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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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About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

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Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities.

We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners.

The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more.

The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

VisionGwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! MissionGwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

ValuesIntegrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

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