Judicial Administrative Assistant

Judicial Administrative Assistant

Salary

$50,947.00 Annually

Location

Savannah, GA

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

202300747

Department

PROBATE COURT

Opening Date

07/16/2026

Closing Date

7/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Discover the best of suburban and urban living in Chatham County, Coastal Georgia. This welcoming community offers an excellent balance for living, working, and enjoying life. As the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest outside of Atlanta, Chatham County has a lot to offer. Youll love our beautiful riverfront, which includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island. Chatham County Government is supported by over 2,100 diverse team members across 40 departments, all dedicated to serving the county. We draw talent nationwide by providing outstanding benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today!

Description

The Chatham County Probate Court is seeking a highly organized and professional Judicial Administrative Assistant with strong administrative, communication, and leadership skills. The ideal candidate will have experience managing confidential information, coordinating staff and projects, preparing reports and correspondence, and providing exceptional customer service. Success in this role requires excellent organizational and time management abilities, attention to detail, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe applications, and the ability to interpret policies, manage multiple priorities, and serve as a professional liaison with the public, court personnel, and partner agencies.

Examples of Duties

• Performs a variety of complex clerical and confidential administrative support duties for the Probate Judge.
• Coordinates, supervises, and/or plans and directs the day-to-day work of assigned support staff.
• Provides instruction to staff in work procedures, and may provide input into hiring, work evaluation and appraisals, promotions, and disciplinary procedures.
• Authorizes expenditures or recoveries in accordance with detailed written procedures.
• Oversees projects or programs to ensure that all work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Researches, interprets, and compiles a variety of information materials from outside sources, summarizes the information, and prepares related reports.
• Produces and distributes reports generated through the case management system or excel spreadsheets for presentation to staff showing pending or overdue matters, tracking entry of orders following hearings, and incomplete assignments or activities.
• Schedules appointments, organizes meetings, and screens visitors, callers, faxes, mail, and or messages.
• Answers Department telephone calls, receives and greets visitors to the Department, and provides information to, or refers callers and visitors to other appropriate Departments or County personnel.
• Transcribes or prepares letters, minutes, reports, statements, grant applications, specifications, contracts, memoranda, notices, resolutions, budgets, financial and statistical tables, requisitions, and other related materials, including confidential correspondence and reports.
• Gathers, assembles, updates, and/or files a variety of information, forms, records, and data using traditional filing systems or databases.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, lists, and other documents as instructed or requested.
• Interprets and applies Departmental or office rules, policies, and regulations in accordance with prescribed procedures and guidelines.
• Performs technical administrative support, which may include assistance with budget planning, preparation, implementation, and maintenance.
• Provides effective professional liaison between the Probate Court and citizens, the news media, and professionals from other related agencies and businesses.
• Copies, packages, and distributes a variety of written materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field; and
• At least one (1) year of experience as an Executive Secretary or Administrative Assistant; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook.

During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.

In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing.

Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications.

Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

CHATHAM COUNTY BENEFITS PLANS

Eligibility for benefits begins on your date of hire.

Full-time employees working a regular schedule of 30 or more hours per week are eligible for County benefits. Part-time, seasonal, and temporary employees are not eligible to participate in the County benefit plan. However, regular part-time employees accrue prorated vacation and sick leave based on their schedule.

HEALTH - Employees have a choice between a high or low option point-of-service health plan for themselves, their spouse, and eligible dependent children.

VISION - The vision plan offers a comprehensive eye exam and options for frames, lenses, and contact lenses.

DENTAL - Employees may choose either the high or low dental plan option with two cleanings per year and periodic x-rays at no cost.

EMPLOYEE HEALTH CENTER - Employees and their spouses on the County's health plan have access to the Employee Health Center for physical and behavioral health services, health coaching, and lab services at no cost.

RETIREMENT - Chatham County provides a Defined Benefit Pension Plan with a five-year vesting period.

LIFE & DISABILITY - Long Term Disability and basic Life Insurance coverage are provided at no cost to employees. Employees may also purchase additional life coverage for themselves and their dependent family members.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Chatham County offers Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts through payroll deduction. The Medical FSA has a rollover feature equal to the annual Federal maximum.

WELLNESS PROGRAM - Chatham County provides a variety of wellness opportunities for employees, including a Diabetes/Pre-Diabetes Management Program, Mobile Mammograms, Health Screenings, Flu Shots, Dietician Services, weight loss programs, reimbursements for gym memberships and participation in local races, education sessions, and more.

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS - Employees may choose voluntary benefits such as Accident, Cancer, Short-Term Disability, and Whole Life Insurance products.

HOLIDAYS AND TIME OFF - Chatham County observes 12 paid holidays per year. Employees accrue 12 vacation days per year, with the accrual rate increasing with years of service, and 15 sick days per year.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS - Annual merit increases, Cost of Living Adjustments, Longevity pay, Access to on-demand training, Career advancement opportunities, and Service awards.

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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers to the following supplemental questions. Information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I agree.
• No, I do not agree.

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Do you have an Associate Degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field?

• YES
• NO

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Do you have at least one (1) year of experience as an Executive Secretary or Administrative Assistant documented on your application?

• YES
• NO

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Do you understand that you must be proficient in Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook?

• YES
• NO

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Employer Chatham County Government

Address 123 Abercorn St

Savannah, Georgia, 31401

Phone 912-652-7964

Website https://chathamcountyga.gov