THE COURT OF APPEALS OF GEORGIA IS CURRENTLY
RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
DEPUTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR
JOB DUTIES: Assists the Clerk/Court Administrator in administrative
tasks related to Clerk’s Office operations and manages all Central Staff
personnel and operations. Position will be responsible for general legal
matters arising out of the Clerk’s Office.
QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent research and writing skills required.
Good communication and organization skills are required for this
position. Must be an active member of the State Bar of Georgia and
have at least ten years of legal experience.
STARTING SALARY:
$85,737 (may vary depending on
experience and qualifications)
LOCATION:
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
SEND RESUMES VIA EMAIL TO:
[email protected]
Resumes must be received by May 10, 2017.
POSITION IS FLSA EXEMPT. EMPLOYEE WILL BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE ALL
STATE GOVERNMENT BENEFITS.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE:
DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR 2017
POSITION CLASSIFICATION:
FLSA Exempt. Serves at the pleasure of the Court and
the Clerk/Administrator of the Court.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: The Deputy Administrator assists the Clerk/Court
Administrator in administrative tasks related to Clerk’s office operations and manages all Central
Staff personnel and operations. The person will handle general legal matters arising out of the
Clerk’s office.
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Manages all aspects of Central Staff office.
Insures prompt responsiveness to judges’ request for assistance.
Is primary contact for all Central Staff inquiries from Clerk’s Office, judges and others.
Reviews appellate laws to insure Court is in compliance, i.e. that Court Rules, Manuals and
practices are in compliance. Recommends statutory changes.
Assists in suggesting revisions of Court publications such as the Rules of the Court, IOM and
Citizen’s Guide.
Recommends improvements to Clerk's Office Operations, Court’s Internal Operations
Manual, and Court’s web page to insure accuracy, clarity, and completeness.
Partner with Judges, Clerk, IT, and Fiscal leaders to implement Court vision of total
electronic filings of records, electronic voting, eliminating paper from every Court operation,
and to continue creatively improving Court operations and relationships.
Assists Clerk in preparing content and announcements for Court web page, media request,
and press releases.
Opens Court when Clerk/Court Administrator is not available.
Learn Court Clerk Office operations and assist Court Clerk in administrative duties:
answer myriad phone and mail inquiries from practitioners, administer oaths, update
materials, etc.
Other tasks as assigned by the Clerk/Court Administrator and judges.
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Deputy Court Admistrator
Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS
Credentials & Experience:
years of legal experience.
Must be an active member of the State Bar of Georgia. At least ten
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Has the ability to research legal authority in both paper and electronic form.
Has excellent writing and communication skills.
Has good organization skills.
Has the ability to manage other employees.
Has the ability to utilize personal computers, fax machines, scanners, office copying equipment and
other office machines.
Has the ability to speak, read and write English correctly and fluently.
Pleasant personality, neat appearance, and good communication skills.
Has the ability to follow directions given orally or written.
Has the ability to work under strict time constraints.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, lift, reach and stretch in handling mail and documents.
Able to speak to and hear visitors at an ordinary conversation level and to participate in telephone
conversations.
Can frequently lift and sort documents filed which may weigh up to thirty pounds.
Can sit at a desk for long periods of time using the telephone or personal computer.
Has the ability to work in an environment with a lot of activity and some noise.
Has the ability to maintain files and other records in an organized manner.
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