Paralegal

Discover the best of suburban and urban living in Chatham County, Coastal Georgia. This welcoming community offers an excellent balance for living, working, and enjoying life. As the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest outside of Atlanta, Chatham County has a lot to offer. You'll love our beautiful riverfront, which includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island. Chatham County Government is supported by over 2,100 diverse team members across 40 departments, all dedicated to serving the county. We draw talent nationwide by providing outstanding benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today! Description 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. Minimum 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. During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team. In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing. Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications. Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity , religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.