Paralegal 3: Open Records & Legal Support

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security; Atlanta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 44.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security (GEMA/HS) is seeking a Paralegal 3 to support the General Counsel with administrative, drafting, and research tasks. The role involves handling Open Records Act requests, preparing materials for meetings, and coordinating with internal staff and external parties.

The ideal candidate will have a paralegal certificate or equivalent experience, strong typing and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifikationen

• Paralegal certificate, diploma or degree, OR Associate’s degree (non-paralegal) and 1 year of paralegal experience, OR Three years of documented paralegal experience.
• Certified Paralegal (CP) or Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) recognized by ABA or GA State Bar, with three years paralegal experience.
• Experience in state government preferred and ability to type with high attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• Review and analyze Open Records Act requests; coordinate responses.
• Provide administrative support to General Counsel; prepare materials and notes for meetings.
• Assist with investigations, fact finding, and document requests for EEOC and employment matters.
• Conduct legal research on disaster recovery and emergency management laws; summarize findings for attorney review.
• Prepare and proofread legal documents, filings, and citations; maintain organized records.

Kenntnisse

Typing

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Communication skills

Data entry

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Paralegal certificate/diploma/degree

Associate’s degree + 1 year paralegal experience

Three years of paralegal experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security (GEMA/HS) is seeking a Paralegal 3 to support the General Counsel with administrative, drafting, and research tasks. The role involves handling Open Records Act requests, preparing materials for meetings, and coordinating with internal staff and external parties.

The ideal candidate will have a paralegal certificate or equivalent experience, strong typing and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.