POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Administrative Legal Assistant (FT)
Department: Solicitor
Starting Salary: $18.00/hour
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Posting Date: May 12, 2026
Closing Date: May 22, 2026
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for performing legal and administrative assistance duties in support of the Solicitor General’s office.
Major Duties:
· Prepares accusations; organizes and reviews cases to ensure all charges are included in the case.
· Obtains reports from law enforcement and lab reports.
· Prepares correspondence, pleadings, and memorandum.
· Attends court dates with Solicitor and provides assistance.
· Assists defendants, attorneys, and law enforcement officers for arraignments, bench trials, jury trials, and motions day.
· Answers phone calls.
· Provides walk-in assistance to defendants, attorneys, and witnesses.
· Assists officers who want to be placed on call.
· Answers questions regarding upcoming calendars, etc.
· Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
· Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
Must pass a Background/Reference Check and Pre-Employment Drug Screenings prior to the start of employment.
To Apply: All applicants must complete a Habersham County employment application. Applications can be found online at www.habershamga.com. Applications and a detailed job description can be picked up at the Habersham County Human Resources Department, Administration Building located at 130 Jacob’s Way, Clarkesville, GA 30523 in room 303. For more information please call (706) 839-0214.
Habersham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.
Do you have what it takes?