Paralegal 3: Open Records & Legal Support

Athens Technical College; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 59.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) seeks a Paralegal 3 to support the General Counsel with open records, research, and administrative duties in a fast-paced state government setting.

The position requires strong Word/Excel skills, typing accuracy, and attention to detail, with duties including drafting, coordinating requests, and assisting with EEOC matters.

Formación

• Paralegal certificate, diploma or degree, OR an associate’s degree (non-paralegal) and 1 year of paralegal experience, OR Three years of documented paralegal experience.
• Typing, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.
• Certified Paralegal (CP) or Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) recognition and three years of paralegal experience (ABA/Georgia State Bar).
• Experience working in state government.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Excel/Word; basic Access.

Responsabilidades

• Review and analyze Open Records Act requests from various parties and coordinate responses.
• Provide administrative support to General Counsel, including materials, notes, scheduling, and travel arrangements.
• Assist with employment litigation and EEOC matters, including investigations and document requests.
• Conduct legal research on disaster recovery and emergency management laws; summarize for attorney review.
• Maintain and organize records, contracts, and state/federal documents with deadlines.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Typing

Organizational skills

Time-management

Data entry

Educación

Paralegal certificate/degree

Associate degree + 1 year paralegal experience

Three years paralegal experience

Notary (not required, preferred)

Herramientas

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) seeks a Paralegal 3 to support the General Counsel with open records, research, and administrative duties in a fast-paced state government setting.

The position requires strong Word/Excel skills, typing accuracy, and attention to detail, with duties including drafting, coordinating requests, and assisting with EEOC matters.