Paralegal - State Elections Board
State of Georgia
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.
Additional Information
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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
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