Job Description
Job Description
PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position is responsible for performing secretarial tasks to ensure the SCCPSS Legal Office operates effectively and professionally.
REPORTS TO: In-house Counsel
SALARY SCHEDULE: 104
WORK DAYS: 250
REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
Preferred:
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Preferred:
None
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System has the right to revise this job description at any time and it does not in any way represent a contract of employment. Incumbents will be considered "at will" and appropriate pay will be determined based on the assigned pay grade and allowable experience.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employees in this classification are normally exposed to a typical office or related environment. There will be prolonged periods of sitting, and there may be frequent bending, stooping, or stretching. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies. Reading, listening, writing, and speaking are requirements. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.
EXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL OR SENSORY DEMANDS
Sitting or standing for extended periods with limited control over rest periods.
PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position is responsible for performing secretarial tasks to ensure the SCCPSS Legal Office operates effectively and professionally.
REPORTS TO: In-house Counsel
SALARY SCHEDULE: 104
WORK DAYS: 250
REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
- High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience performing comparable tasks listed under Duties and Responsibilities.
Preferred:
- Associates degree in a relevant field.
- Five (5) years of secretarial experience in an educational, government, or legal setting
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Georgia notary public or must be able to obtain notary licensure within six months of employment.
Preferred:
None
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Proficiency with the Office 365 Suite is required
- Must be able to accurately type
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described.
- Create and edit professional documents and correspondence using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Draft legal correspondence and legal documents 6.
- Coordinate record collection and production in collaboration with district staff.
- Prepare and redact district records for legal production.
- Learn relevant legal information to inform work involving record production.
- Serve as a Georgia notary.
- Maintain knowledge of district record processes at a level that allows for the verification of district records.
- Perform record-keeping functions for the Legal Office.
- Maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information and discussions, whether electronic, written, or verbal.
- Manage external communications as directed, including the mailing of records and correspondence.
- Assist with office-level budget, procurement, and timekeeping as directed.
- Assist the Legal Office Staff in the provision of in-person and virtual legal training activities for district staff and stakeholders.
- Perform other secretarial functions as needed.
- Perform other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the organization
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System has the right to revise this job description at any time and it does not in any way represent a contract of employment. Incumbents will be considered "at will" and appropriate pay will be determined based on the assigned pay grade and allowable experience.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employees in this classification are normally exposed to a typical office or related environment. There will be prolonged periods of sitting, and there may be frequent bending, stooping, or stretching. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies. Reading, listening, writing, and speaking are requirements. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.
EXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL OR SENSORY DEMANDS
Sitting or standing for extended periods with limited control over rest periods.
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