Legal Assistant

Location: Springfield, GA (Effingham County)

Position Status: Full-Time

Projected Start Date: mid-January to February 1, 2026

Position Overview:

The Legal Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and legal support to Assistant District Attorneys and plays a critical role in court preparation, scheduling, document processing, and case management within the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit. This role is vital to the success of the prosecution team, requiring someone who is highly organized, communicates effectively, and can manage sensitive information in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Case & Document Management:

•Create, update, and manage case files in Tracker.

•File all legal motions, orders, subpoenas, and correspondence in Peach Court and maintain physical and digital files.

•Prepare legal documents including bond forfeiture judgments, subpoenas, motions, notices, and court production orders.

•Handle reciprocal discovery and prepare plea recommendations.

Court Support:

•Attend court sessions as needed to support assigned attorney/judge; update Tracker with outcomes and follow-up documentation.

•Prepare documentation and materials for arraignments, trials, and grand jury sessions.

•Draft and submit grand jury presentments, bench warrants, and subpoenas.

Communication & Liaison:

•Coordinate with law enforcement, Clerk’s Office, and probation departments.

•Distribute subpoenas, notices, and court orders to appropriate parties.

•Communicate regularly with Judges' offices to process documents for signature and court processing.

Administrative Support:

•Run criminal histories (if GCIC certified).

•Maintain compliance with procedures for juvenile and incarcerated defendants.

•Ensure timely scanning and filing of both open and closed case documents.

•Answer phones and assist visitors

Required Skills & Qualifications:

•Strong organizational and time management skills

•Attention to detail

•Excellent written and verbal communication

•Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information

•Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

•Paralegal certificate from an accredited program.

•Experience using Tracker, Peach Court, or similar systems.

•GCIC certification.

•Notary Public in Georgia.

Additional Information:

•This position requires a background check, drug testing and may require a valid driver’s license.

•This position is in our Effingham County office in Springfield, GA.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to lgribble@pacga.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Interviews are projected to start in December 2025

The Ogeechee Judicial Circuit Office is an equal employment opportunity employer and in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

*This position will be ARPA grant funded through July 2026, and then will be moved to State-Paid, County Reimbursed (SPCR)*

This position is located in Effingham County, GA in our Springfield office

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.71 - $21.25 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Application Question(s):

• Do you understand that employment will be contingent on successful completion of a background check and drug test?

Ability to Commute:

• Springfield, GA 31329 (Required)

Work Location: In person