Paralegal 1

Gapubdef; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Public Defender Council seeks a Paralegal 1 to support the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office with legal research, document preparation, and client communications. The role focuses on assisting attorneys, managing schedules, and handling routine office tasks in a public defense setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, plus one year of legal experience or a paralegal certificate, and strong interpersonal skills to support defense teams and clients

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and one year of experience as a legal assistant or certificate from a paralegal training program.
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal research support to assist litigation and defense.
• Prepare and draft legal documents in support of attorneys and clients.
• Assist with hearing and interview scheduling and office logistics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Paralegal 1

Agency: Georgia Public Defender Council

Job Requisition ID: JR0000002432

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

Job Description: The Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office is seeking to hire a Paralegal 1.

The Paralegal will perform a wide range of office administrative duties, including, but not limited to, legal support such as preparation of legal documents and correspondence; client management, including jail visitations; and operations support and external communications.

Applicants must meet the qualifications and have the necessary skills to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Enthusiasm and strong interpersonal skills are a must.

Description of Duties

• Provides legal research to support litigation, build defense, and initiate legal or administrative action.
• Prepares and drafts legal documents in support of attorneys, staff and clients.
• Assists the office with schedules for hearings, appointments, and interviews.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience as a legal assistant in a legal environment; or certificate from a paralegal training program.

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.