Open Records Paralegal Specialist

City of Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Supplemental life insurance (employee,

spouse, child)

Job summary

City of Savannah is seeking a paralegal to provide paralegal, administrative, and secretarial support to the department. The role requires handling data requests, assisting in open records matters, and supporting the COS Legal Department.

Responsibilities include legal research, preparing responses to records requests, and maintaining files. Requires a high school diploma or GED with 1–3 years of legal admin experience and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 1–3 years of legal administrative experience.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures and legal terminology.
• Ability to organize and maintain accurate records.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Accesses data to respond to information requests and checks records requests for completeness.
• Assists Open Records Response Supervisor and COS Legal Department in obtaining documents and scheduling depositions.
• Performs legal research and analysis at paralegal level.
• Prepares responses to open records requests.
• Types general correspondence and forms; maintains office files.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Paralegal knowledge

Office procedures

Legal terminology

Document management

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal relations

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1–3 years legal admin experience

Tools

Word processing software

Database software

Copier/office equipment

Transcription equipment

Job description

City of Savannah is seeking a paralegal to provide paralegal, administrative, and secretarial support to the department. The role requires handling data requests, assisting in open records matters, and supporting the COS Legal Department.

Responsibilities include legal research, preparing responses to records requests, and maintaining files. Requires a high school diploma or GED with 1–3 years of legal admin experience and a valid driver's license.