Paralegal 3: Open Records & Legal Research Specialist

Georgia Department of Revenue; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) seeks a Paralegal 3 to provide administrative, drafting, and research support to the General Counsel. You will handle open records requests, prepare materials, and assist with legal issues related to employment litigation and EEOC matters.

The role requires high attention to detail, strong communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel. Office is located in Georgia with on-call duties during emergencies and disasters.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or degree, or 1 year of paralegal experience with a high school diploma/GED.
• ABA-CP/CLA certification recognized by ABA or GA State Bar is preferred with 3 years paralegal experience.
• Experience in state government and proficient in MS Office are expected.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze open record requests from the public, attorneys, media and other parties.
• Coordinate responses to Open Records Act requests and manage production of documents.
• Provide administrative support to General Counsel including meeting materials and travel arrangements.
• Perform legal research on disaster recovery and emergency management laws for attorney review.
• Maintain and organize records, contracts, and state and federal documents.

Skills

Open Records Act knowledge

Legal research

Administrative support

Microsoft Office

Education

Paralegal certificate/degree

Associate degree + paralegal experience

ABA/State Bar CP/CLA certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Access

Job description

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) seeks a Paralegal 3 to provide administrative, drafting, and research support to the General Counsel. You will handle open records requests, prepare materials, and assist with legal issues related to employment litigation and EEOC matters.

The role requires high attention to detail, strong communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel. Office is located in Georgia with on-call duties during emergencies and disasters.