ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Legal Team (Transactional & Regulatory Teams)
Please Note : As per current corporate policy, you will be required to be IN THE OFFICE at Georgia Power Company corporate headquarters, located at 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA, a minimum of four days per week (currently, Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur.)
** This position will require occasional availability & responsiveness outside of normal business hours.
Please Note: **There are two (2) mandatory assessments you must successfully pass after applying prior to your information being reviewed by the hiring management team.
Both Assessments will be automatically sent to you via email.
-- The 1st will be sent when you apply.
-- The 2nd will be sent to you if/when you successfully pass the 1st.
** Both must be completed immediately/within certain time frames.
JOB SUMMARY
This position reports to the Regulatory Associate General Counsel and provides administrative support to the Regulatory Legal Team and the Transactional Legal Team of the Georgia Power Company Legal Department. This role requires a proactive, highly organized professional who can anticipate needs, build strong relationships, and ensure day-to-day operations run efficiently.
Responsibilities include calendar and meeting management through Outlook, processing expense reports, timekeeping, conference room management, coordinating department events and onboarding activities, and performing other administrative duties as needed.
This position requires the ability to interact professionally and effectively with attorneys, internal clients, business partners, outside counsel, and vendors. The successful candidate must demonstrate professionalism, excellent customer service, attention to detail, strong multitasking skills, and proficiency with office technology.
The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment that values inclusion, innovative thinking and continuous improvement.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Regulatory and Transactional Legal Teams, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations and consistent support across both practice areas.
Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments for attorneys and team members, including resolving scheduling conflicts.
Coordinate conference room reservations and meeting logistics, including catering, materials preparation, and technology support.
Assist with planning and coordinating department meetings, events, training sessions, and onboarding activities.
Coordinate purchasing card activities, review and reconcile expenses, and enter transactions into Oracle for payment processing in accordance with company policies.
Process and maintain employee timekeeping records for members of the Regulatory and Transactional Legal Teams.
Prepare, edit, format, and distribute correspondence, presentations, reports, and other business documents.
Serve as a professional point of contact for internal clients, business partners, outside counsel, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Coordinate travel arrangements and related logistics as needed.
Answer and route telephone calls, emails, and visitor inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
Establish, maintain, and organize electronic and paper files in compliance with company policies, records retention requirements, and legal department procedures.
Compile, organize, and safeguard confidential legal documents, sensitive information, and department records with a high degree of discretion.
Coordinate with Information Technology, Facilities, Security, and other internal support organizations to address departmental needs and support team operations.
Order, track, and maintain office supplies, equipment, and workspace needs for existing and new employees.
Monitor common work areas to ensure supplies, equipment, and resources are adequately maintained and available.
Prepare and update PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, and other business materials as requested by attorneys and department leadership.
Assist with special projects and perform other administrative duties in support of the Legal Department.
Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes, enhance efficiency, and support the overall effectiveness of the Regulatory and Transactional Legal Teams
QUALIFICATIONS
HS Diploma (Minimum) with 3+ years' experience or Bachelor's degree in Business, Office Administration, or other relevant field is required
Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) with the International Association of Administrative Professions (IAAP) or similar certification is preferred, but not required
High ethical standards and behaviors
Ability to time-manage and complete multiple high-priority projects and activities with strict time-sensitive and competing deadlines in a flexible, organized, and dependable manner with little direction
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Excellent judgment and demonstrated ability to handle business and information with a high degree of discretion, confidentiality and diplomacy
Ability to be self-directed and take a proactive approach to everyday responsibilities
Strong focus on inclusion, innovative thinking, practical solutions, and providing excellent client service
Able to work autonomously and in a team environment as appropriate
Strong aptitude for technology and computer proficiency in the use of MS Office suite of applications, document management, time entry, e-filing and database software
Keen sense of responsibility in managing others' schedules
Occasional travel is required
Disclaimer : This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and bene?ts will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 20265
Job Category: Administrative & Clerical
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
