Fulton, GA, USA
23 hours ago
Paralegal - State Elections Board
Paralegal - State Elections Board 🔍 Georgia - Fulton - Atlanta (https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/68433/other-jobs-matching/location-only) New 📁 (https://careers.georgia.gov/landingpages/legal-opportunities-at-team-georgia-4) Legal 💼 Secretary of State, Georgia - SOS 📅    9 hours ago Post Date Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts 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. Additional Information + Agency Logo: + Requisition ID: LEG02LU + Number of Openings: 1 + Advertised Salary: 58,000.00 + Shift: Day Job + Posting End Date: Jun 6, 2025
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