Thanks, Richard, for passing along these leads for jobs in Fulton County:
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT (404-613-6700)
141 PRYOR STREET, SUITE 3030, ATLANTA, GA 30303
competitive job announcement 09-203
Legal Assistant Specialist
TITLE CODE: 606014
SALARY RANGE: C41 $48,854-$69,372
UNCLASSIFIED POSITION IN COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
(Applicants will be employed at a salary, within the above range, commensurate with their education and experience)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of course work equivalent to the academic requirements of a Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, criminal justice, or a related field; supplemented by completion of paralegal training; and three (3) years work experience in a legal field (two (2) years lead or supervisory experience in the legal profession, a law firm, or court system is preferred); or an equivalent combination of education and experience
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License or proof of mobility equivalent may be requested. Certification as a Notary Public (issued by the Clerk of Superior Court within county of current residency).
TO APPLY: Online application available at county web page: www.fultoncountyga.gov.
CLOSING: 26 OCTOBER 2009
It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.
JOB SUMMARY/ DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS/ ESSENTIAL DUTIES/ KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Incumbent in this class performs duties related to conducting legal research and assisting attorneys and judicial staff in court. Responsibilities include reviewing evidence, documents, and case-related facts; creating and maintaining specialized reports; and training, monitoring, and supervising or providing lead direction to legal assistants or other staff as required.
This is the second level within a two-level legal assistant classification series. Legal Assistant Specialist is distinguished from Legal Assistant in that the former supervises or provides lead direction to assigned staff as required in addition to conducting legal research and assisting attorneys and judicial staff in court, whereas the latter drafts and reviews legal documents, provides customer service to the general public, and assists attorneys with various court proceedings and miscellaneous legal tasks. Incumbent in this class serves as a legal professional but does not function in a capacity requiring a license to practice law.
Supervises or provides lead direction to legal assistants or other staff members as required, including establishing workloads, prioritizing work assignments, evaluating or monitoring employee performance, interpreting/enforcing policies and procedures, resolving staff issues, making hiring or termination decisions/recommendations, and administering disciplinary action as required. Trains legal assistants or other staff responsible for drafting answers, responses, simple claims, contracts, deeds, or other legal documents for review, use, and/or signature by attorneys or judges. Assists attorneys in court during various legal proceedings as required. Reviews evidence, documents, and facts related to cases. Conducts legal research and maintains current knowledge of relevant case and statutory law. Oversees the collection, recording, and organization of legal documents. Notarizes, routes, and files legal documents as required. Provides customer service to the general public. Identifies and compiles lists of witnesses or relevant parties in various legal matters, including court cases.
Principles and practices of supervision; Office practices and procedures; Principles and practices of customer service; Federal, state, and local civil and criminal laws and codes; Court practices and procedures; Legal terminology; Correct grammar, spelling, and English usage; Principles and practices of legal document preparation; Methods and techniques used to conduct legal research; Personal computers and related software.
Supervising or providing lead direction to staff; Organizing and prioritizing work; Providing effective customer service; Resolving problems and making decisions; Conducting effective interviews and interrogatories; Applying the English language, including proper punctuation, spelling, and grammar; Drafting and preparing answers, motions, claims, contracts, deeds, or other legal documents; Conducting effective legal research; Operating personal computers, including spreadsheet, database, word processing, presentation, and other related software; Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other County personnel, officials, and the general public; Communication and interpersonal techniques as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
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FULTON COUNTY / JOB VACANCY
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT (404-613-6700)
141 PRYOR STREET, SUITE 3030, ATLANTA, GA 30303
competitive job announcement 09-204
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TITLE CODE: 101020
SALARY RANGE: C43 $56,286-$79,925
VACANCY IN COUNTY MANAGER’S OFFICE
(Applicants will be employed at a salary, within the above range, commensurate with their education and experience)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of course work equivalent to the academic requirements of a Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or a related analytical field; and three (3) years progressively responsible administrative experience analyzing and resolving complex administrative issues (two (2) years lead or supervisory experience is preferred); or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License or proof of mobility equivalent may be requested.
EXAMINATION:
The examination process will include the following: application review and evaluation to establish Merit System rating as to reflect Qualified or Not Qualified. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work shown on the application.
TO APPLY: Online application available at county web page: www.fultoncountyga.gov.
CLOSING: 26 OCTOBER 2009
It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.
JOB SUMMARY/ DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS/ ESSENTIAL DUTIES/ KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Incumbent in this class performs a wide variety of administrative functions in support of the daily activities of an assigned executive. Responsibilities include analyzing complex administrative issues and facilitating resolution, drafting and preparing executive reports and other correspondence, and conducting special administrative and research activities affecting departmental operations.
This is a stand alone classification which does not fit within a classification series. Incumbent serves as a coordinator for an assigned executive and also functions as a liaison between the executive and Board of Commissioners, department heads, and the general public. Incumbent provides lead direction to assigned staff as required.
Provides coordination for a wide range of administrative functions in support of departmental operations, such as personnel, budget, finance, purchasing, information/records management, customer service, communications, training, and performance management. Provides lead direction to assigned staff as required, including establishing workloads, prioritizing work assignments, monitoring employee performance, interpreting policies and procedures, and resolving staff issues. Analyzes complex administrative issues, including issues affecting assigned focus area; provides information, advice, and recommendations; and makes independent judgment decisions to facilitate resolution. Represents the assigned executive and department in meetings and presentations and serves on committees as required. Coordinates meetings and special projects as assigned. Interprets and communicates administrative and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Meets with representatives of the general public to resolve complex County matters. Drafts reports for the assigned executive and for individual members of the Board of Commissioners. Creates, composes, edits, prepares, and distributes various forms of correspondence. Schedules and maintains the calendar of appointments for the assigned executive. Assists the executive with administrative requests from the County workforce. Answers phones and handles priority calls for the executive’s office.
Principles and practices of supervision; Office practices and procedures; General office equipment; Principles and practices of business and/or public administration; Principles and practices of customer service; Correct grammar, spelling and English language usage; Principles and practices of community and intergovernmental relations; Theories and principles of basic mathematics; Methods and techniques used to conduct research and/or statistical analyses; Personal computers and related software.
Providing lead direction to staff; Organizing and prioritizing work; Using general office equipment, including a typewriter, telephone, calculator, copier, and fax machine; Providing effective customer service; Coordinating multiple assignments simultaneously; Preparing and presenting oral and written communication/reports; Analyzing problem issues and formulating sound recommendations for resolution; Planning, organizing, and coordinating meetings and special projects; Preparing preliminary executive documents and correspondences; Operating personal computers, including spreadsheet, database, word processing, presentation, and other related software; Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other County personnel, officials, and the general public; Communication and interpersonal techniques as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
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