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Paralegal

State of Georgia • Georgia, Georgia • 10h ago

Paralegal

?? Georgia - Fulton - Atlanta (https://ga.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/72367/other-jobs-matching/location-only)

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General Assembly, Georgia

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Overview:

The Office of General Counsel for the Georgia General Assembly is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Legal Assistant/Paralegal to provide support to attorneys in a fast-paced legislative environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills and a strong foundation in research and document preparation and management, with the ability to handle confidential matters professionally and efficiently.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

The Legal Assistant/Paralegal will support attorneys in both litigation and legislative matters in a fast-paced legal environment. Key duties include, but are not limited to:

Initiates, organizes, and maintains electronic and physical case files.

Locates, collects, and compiles case materials; tracks and monitors case progress; updates records and closes cases according to office policies.

Drafts and edits documents, including correspondence, pleadings, memos, and legislative summaries.

Conducts research using Lexis, state codes, administrative rules, and case law databases.

Prepares research binders and written summaries.

Performs cite checking and document editing and proofreading, ensuring compliance with court and procedural formatting.

Files legal documents with state and federal courts via electronic filing systems.

Monitors court calendars, legislative tracking systems, and internal deadlines. Ensures timely filing and attorney scheduling.

Coordinates calendars for attorneys, schedules meetings, legislative hearings, and court appearances, ensures preparation materials are available.

Serves as an initial contact/resource for calls, emails, and in-person inquiries, receives and routes correspondence; interprets and explains procedures and policies.

Prepares a variety of written materials, including letters, summaries, and responses to internal and external inquiries.

Assists with the organization and hosting of annual seminars and other events.

Performs additional administrative tasks as assigned, with minimal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet one of the following:

A Paralegal certificate, diploma, or degree in paralegal studies.

An associate's degree and at least one year of paralegal or legal assistant experience.

At least three years of verifiable paralegal or legal assistant experience; or

A bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree (or significant completion of courses towards such degree) and the relevant experience and/or skill set.

Preferred Qualifications:

A paralegal certificate, diploma, or degree in paralegal studies.

An associate's degree and at least one year of paralegal, legal assistant, or other relevant experience.

Three years of verifiable paralegal, legal assistant, or other relevant experience.

Post-baccalaureate certificate in paralegal studies.

Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an ABA approved paralegal program.

Experience with state and federal electronic court filing systems.

Experience supporting litigation and/or legislative attorneys in a government setting.

Familiarity with Georgia legislative and legal process.

Competency in using Canva software.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Proficient typing and data entry skills.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

High attention to detail and accuracy in document handling.

Strong written and verbal communications skills.

Ability to independently manage multiple tasks under deadlines.

Excellent work ethic.

Familiarity with LexisNexis, Westlaw, or similar legal research platforms or the ability to learn quickly.

High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of experience as a legal assistant in a legal environment; or certificate from a paralegal training program and one (1) year of experience in a legal environment; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Paralegal 1 (LET030) or position equivalent.

Additional Information

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Requisition ID: LEG02PL

Number of Openings: 1

Shift: Day Job

Internal Contact Name: Shawn Marie Story

Internal Contact Email: shawn.story@legis.ga.gov

Posting End Date: Oct 19, 2025

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