Legal Administrative Assistant - Environmental & Natural Resources and Regulated Public Interest

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Job Title:  

Legal Administrative Assistant - Environmental & Natural Resources and Regulated Public Interest

Agency:

Department of Law

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000004775

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

MID $40'S - COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

Job Description:

The mission of the Department of Law is to serve the citizens of the State of Georgia by providing legal representation of the highest quality to the agencies, officers and employees of state government and by honorably and vigorously carrying out the constitutional and statutory responsibilities of the Attorney General.  The position filled through this announcement will serve in the Environment and Natural Resources and Regulated Public Interests sections of the Regulated Industries and Professions Division.

Job Description:

The primary duties of this position are to provide Legal administrative support for the sections’ attorneys and paralegals.  The position manages case files, prepares and mails correspondence, prepares pleadings and documents for filing in various courts, e-files, manages calendaring of court dates and meetings, copies and prints documents, responds to and directs citizen and attorney phone calls, works with the various computer programs used by the section, and performs other administrative functions as assigned. The position also works with the other Division administrative assistant to cover workloads when they are busy or out of the office.

Minimum preferred qualifications: 

• One-year legal secretary experience

OR

• Two years’ general secretary experience. 

• Strong typing skills.

*To move forward in the recruiting process ALL applicants are required to:

• Attach a current Resume
• Cover Letter
• Attach "Department of Law Employment Application" (click or copy the link to obtain: http://law.georgia.gov/careers/application-forms)

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail.  All applicants will be considered but may be screened for the preferred qualifications of the position and may not necessarily receive an interview. 

Selected candidates are subject to a State of Georgia tax records check and a criminal background investigation. Only candidates chosen for interviews will be notified due to the high volume of applications.

The State of Georgia is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The position will remain open until filled. Human Resources reserves the discretion to close the job announcement before the closing date if a significant number of applications are received.

Please confirm all required documentation has been attached BEFORE submitting, you will be unable to edit the application.

Minimum Qualifications:

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.