Paralegal

Job Description
The Law Department currently has a vacant paralegal position. This position will be responsible for preparing real estate files for closing. The incumbent will also be responsible for preparing draft legal documents for review by attorneys. Responsibilities also include providing general assistance to attorneys on real estate and related matters., and coordinating activities with attorneys, appropriate department staff, contractors, and court officers.

Essential Duties

• Reviewing contracts, surveys, title commitments and exception documents
• Preparing draft real estate transaction documents such as escrow instructions, deeds, easements, owner’s affidavits, settlement statements, etc. for review by attorneys
• Providing general assistance and coordination with real estate closings
• Drafting memoranda, agreements, and pleadings
• Proofreading legal documents to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Coordinating with county departments and contractors
• Filing documents with appropriate offices, and reviewing case files
• Conducting legal research, identifying legal issues and applicable precedent, and summarizing documents, ordinances and statutes
• Assisting with trial preparation.

Grade
The grade for this position is B25(1).

This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. 

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, or GED
• Completion of an approved paralegal program
• One year of related paralegal experience
  • or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Valid Driver's license
• Paralegal certificate from approved Paralegal Institute

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Five years of related paralegal experience
• Real Estate Law

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here.

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
Department of Law
The Law Department is comprised of a County Attorney, three Deputy County Attorneys, seven Senior Assistant County Attorneys, an Associate County Attorney, an Open Records Officer, and a professional legal clerical staff.  Law Department attorneys primarily represent the governmental entity of Gwinnett County, but they also represent county employees, elected officials, boards, authorities, and other related governmental organizations. Divisions include Infrastructure, Government and Administrative Services, and Litigation.
  

For more information about this department, please click here.
 

About Gwinnett County 
 

Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

 
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.

The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.
 
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.

Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! 

Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services. 

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities. 

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce.  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.

Salary : $51,215 - $66,580