• Paralegal

    State of Georgia (Fulton County, GA)


    Paralegal

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    General Assembly, Georgia

     

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    Sep 19, 2025 Post Date

     

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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: [email protected]

    + Posting End Date: Oct 19, 2025