Job Description

Legal Assistant:

The Client is seeking an exceptional individual to serve as Legal Assistant to support the Client. The position reports directly to the Deputy General Counsel and supports attorneys with projects relating to the review of contracts and public records requests. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a dynamic team environment and would have a working knowledge of confidentiality laws, including HIPAA and the Client. Position requires weekly in-office time. This is a contract position not eligible for state employee benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys in the review of grants, contracts, amendments, and other procuring documents.

• Assists with the review of records for production in response to public records requests, data requests, and media inquiries.

• Organize and streamline the process for responding to public records requests, data requests, and media requests by using an automated case management system.

• Provide legal support to other programs within the Department, to include guidance on compliance with public health laws and regulations.

• Work cooperatively with department programs, administrative staff, and other state agencies.

• Complete special projects as assigned by attorneys.

  Minimum Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate should have highly developed interpersonal skills; a strong sense of the importance of follow-up, follow–through, and attention to detail in all areas of responsibility; excellent verbal and written communication skills; superior time and record management skills; and an ability to maintain confidential information.

  Qualifications:

• Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited college, university, or professional school with one of the following: (1) an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal or Legal Assistant studies; (2) a Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal or Legal Assistant studies; (3) Paralegal Certificate; or (4) one year (28 semester hours) of graduate level law school. One year of work experience preferred.
  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**

Benefits:

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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

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