Job Description

Posting number: 202300824

Department: COUNTY ATTORNEY

Job classification: PARALEGAL

Posting type: General

Categories: Legal

Summary

Are you an experienced Paralegal looking for your next career move? Bring your skills in federal court procedures, workers’ compensation, tax law, and document management to the Chatham County Attorney’s Office.

Examples of duties

• Perform paralegal support functions.
• Draft and prepare various legal documents and correspondence while working in a fast-paced environment with time constraints.
• Handle federal court cases and workers' compensation claims.
• Handle interpleader and in rem tax foreclosure actions on behalf of the Chatham County Tax Commissioner.
• Coordinate case management with other departments, County officials, individuals, outside legal counsel, and government agencies.
• Review County contracts and ensure that proper certifications and signatures are obtained.
• Set up and maintain files, schedule and arrange meetings, and notify appropriate parties and attorneys of case status.
• Obtain affidavits, certificates, and other legal documents.
• Research and verify assigned cases' information, accounts, and issues.
• Ensure that designated notifications and documents are served to appropriate parties, file documents in court, compile reports, and prepare deposition summaries.
• Process requests for payment for all statements and invoices received.
• Use your communication and customer service skills as you interact with the public on the phone and in person.
• Arrange for the appropriate storage and archiving of legal documents.
• Perform work in a high-pressure environment that requires independent judgment, discretion, and a high level of confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, and
• At least (3) three years of experience as a Paralegal; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Federal Court and Workers' Compensation.
• Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.