• Paralegal - State Elections Board

    State of Georgia (Fulton County, GA)


    Paralegal - State Elections Board

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    The paralegal provides administrative/paralegal support to the State Elections Board. This includes maintaining records (e.g. legislation and case filings) and coordinating meetings for the State Election Board (SEB).

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES :

    + Coordinate meetings with SEB members, General Counsel, Elections Division, Investigations Division, and the Attorney General’s office (e.g. prepare notices, agendas, and minutes).

    + Communicate with claimants, complainants, respondents, and interested parties with regard to SEB cases.

    + Prepare legal orders, correspondence related to or requests for public information , investigations, hearings and reviews.

    + Proofreads all typed materials for accuracy, consistency, proper spelling, grammar and punctuation.

    + Assured documents subject to the Open Records Act are released appropriately.

    + Analyzes data, disclosure documents and disciplinary histories for irregularities and deficiencies.

    + Maintains the docket log and produces related statistical data derived from the log.

    + Receives complaints, acknowledges and maintains a log respond to all correspondence related to CAB and SEB matters.

    + Ensure compliance with the Georgia Open Meetings Act.

    + Process civil penalty payments from respondents in SEB cases.

    + Process and organize signed legislative bills during and after session, including communicating with the Governor’s Office and the Office of Legislative Counsel.

    + Assist in searching, retrieving, and reviewing information responsive to requests made under the Georgia Open Records Act.

    + Create and maintain legal files and records.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

    + Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a legal secretary or paralegal.

    + Must be qualified to become a notary public and become a notary public upon beginning employment.

    + High school diploma/equivalent.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Two or more years of experience as a legal secretary, or paralegal.

    + Undergraduate degree from a nationally accredited college or university.

    + Paralegal certificate.

     

    High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience as a legal assistant in a legal environment; or certificate from a paralegal training program.

     

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    + Requisition ID: LEG02LU

    + Number of Openings: 1

    + Advertised Salary: 58,000.00

    + Shift: Day Job

    + Posting End Date: Jun 6, 2025