Disaster-Response Paralegal 3

Georgia Power Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is seeking a Paralegal 3 to provide administrative, drafting, and research support to the General Counsel. You will handle Open Records Act requests, organize records, and assist with legal matters, investigations, and policy reviews.

Role requires strong typing, research abilities, and proficiency in Word/Excel; notary and travel coordination may be involved. Office hours are regular with potential emergency duties.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate, diploma or degree, OR an associate’s degree and 1 year of paralegal experience, OR three years of paralegal experience.
• Ability to type, exhibits high level of attention to detail, and strong communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in state government preferred.
• Current notary public commission preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze open records requests from the public, attorneys, the media, and other parties.
• Coordinate fulfillment of Open Records Act requests with division admins, vendors, and requestors.
• Maintain organization of all requests and records; track payments for open records.
• Prepare meeting materials, take notes, and manage schedules and travel arrangements.
• Assist with employment litigation, EEOC matters, and investigations.

Skills

Open Records Act knowledge

Legal research

Communication skills

Document management

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Education

Paralegal certificate or degree

Associate degree + 1 year paralegal experience

ABA/GA State Bar certified paralegal

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is seeking a Paralegal 3 to provide administrative, drafting, and research support to the General Counsel. You will handle Open Records Act requests, organize records, and assist with legal matters, investigations, and policy reviews.

Role requires strong typing, research abilities, and proficiency in Word/Excel; notary and travel coordination may be involved. Office hours are regular with potential emergency duties.