Paralegal, Procurement Services

Description

Pay Grade: L

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Who we are. We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters. 

What we offer.As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Healthteam, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact.  No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths 
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

Job Responsibilities

Under broad supervision, provides legal analysis services for a program, division, or department. May act as a liaison to the legal division. Assists with complex situations. May serve as lead worker.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas
• Assists in the contracting function
• Assists in the negotiation of conclusions to difficult, complex and/or sensitive issues
• Consults, advises, and conducts seminars concerning the application of tax laws, rules, and regulations along with court cases related to program area
• Maintains the legal library and researches to provide information
• Negotiates resolutions of issues prior to hearings
• Performs legal research and compiles data from references, digests, and law libraries
• Prepares proposed legislation for review and the analysis of the impact of the changes
• Provides review and analysis of the implications of laws, policy statements, and regulations
• Researches, drafts, revise and/or negotiate documents, provide support to existing programs or new programs
• Reviews and assists with resolution of taxpayer protests or disputes of assessments and petitions for reconsideration
• Reviews/critiques and assists in drafting proposed legislation

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and completion of 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours in criminal justice or a related field and six (6) years of experience in the related area; or two (2) years of experience required at the lower level Legal Analysis Spec 2 (LEP041) or position equivalent. 

Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, business administration, public administration or related area from an accredited college or university AND Three years of related experience in area of assignment.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Georgia Law as it pertains to the State Purchasing Act, O.C.G.A., Sections §50-5-50 through Section §50-5-81
• Advanced proficiency in all Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.).
• Experience performing legal research and ability to find relevant legal statutes within the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.).