Paralegal 3 -
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Description
Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia.The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgias most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote selfsufficiency independence and protect Georgias vulnerable children and adults.
What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule unique training opportunities employee retirement plan 401(k) plan and 457 plan 13 paid holidays vacation & sick leave medical dental vision long/shortterm care life insurance and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.
Start your career in public service. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Office of Health Law and Policy is seeking candidates for the position of Paralegal. This position is located in Atlanta Fulton County Georgia
JOIN OUR TEAM!!!
Job Description
Pay Grade: I
Under broad supervision provides assistance and coordination in case file creation electronic entry preparing and gathering documents to support legal proceedings communication with agency staff and witnesses preparation for administrative hearings or to initiate legal or other administrative action. Drafts and prepares legal documents for review. Assists legal officers with scheduling hearings appointments and interviews. Gathers and uploads mail and other legal correspondence into case management software and legal files in a timely manner.
Role and Responsibilities:- Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to come into the office at least twice a week to process mail which involves datestamping scanning and uploading legal correspondence into our case management software.
- Assists attorneys with compiling and preparing legal documents such as subpoenas briefs pleadings appeals decisions and certificates of service.
- Schedules and participates in hearings between parties as instructed by attorneys.
- May manage record retention program and/or special projects such as data entry of records into our new case management software .
- Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas.
- Calls or contacts witnesses attorneys and other legal parties.
- Coordinates office activity including delivery of subpoenas and processing of mail.
- Coordinates response to legal requests as instructed by attorneys.
- Gathers and analyzes data statutes decisions legal articles and documents.
- Investigates facts of cases including evidence and/or applicable case law as needed to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
- Provides instruction and assistance in conducting legal research.
- Responds to outside inquiries as authorized.
- Reviews legal correspondence and performs data base searches to identify information relevant to pending cases or issues.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma/GED AND four 4 years of experience as a legal assistant in a legal environment;
OR
Certificate from a paralegal training program AND two 2 years of experience as a legal assistant in a legal environment;
OR
One 1 year of experience required at the lowerlevel Paralegal 2 (LET031 or position equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications demonstrate some or all the following education/skills/experience:
Prior Experience working as a paralegal managing a large volume of cases including prior experience with data entry.
Experience using LexisNexis and/or Westlaw.
Case preparation gathering of documents and experience with issuing/responding to subpoenas and/or requests for production of documents.
Additional Information
For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services
Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.
DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: .
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to preemployment drug screening education verification reference motor vehicle records and criminal background checks.
DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree diploma licensure etc.
As an employee of DHS in the event of an identified emergency you may be required as a term and condition of employment to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
Employment Type
Full-Time
