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Local Government Paralegal

Local Government Paralegal

Crisp RecruitLithia Springs, Georgia, USA
10 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Are you the type who thrives in a high-speed legal environment keeping 100 moving pieces organized without breaking a sweat

Can you dissect cryptic emails manage competing deadlines and juggle multiple attorneys like its second nature

Do you love being the operational backbone that keeps a law department running like a disciplined machine

Final question : When faced with a challenge do you get excited or run away

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  • The Starkey Law Group is a high-performance fast-moving firm based in Lithia Springs Georgia. Backed by deep litigation commercial and government expertise the firm has rebuilt its culture around accountability high standards and top-tier performance. The team is committed to excellence in every matter from personal injury to city governance.

    The Local Government practice serving the City of Fairburn is the firms most demanding high-volume department. The team handles legislation contracts litigation oversight departmental operations and daily advisory work for 16 city departments. This division moves quickly requires sharp judgment and depends on reliable support from people who love responsibility and thrive under pressure.

    The Starkey Law Group is hiring a Local Government Paralegal to support the City Attorneys office and serve as the operational anchor across a massive volume of advisory transactional and litigation-related work. Youll manage 100120 active matters coordinate across 16 city departments and support three attorneys (Rory Starkey Vincent and Serena).

    This role demands a sharp organized proactive professional who can manage up anticipate needs and keep the department moving forward without waiting for instructions. If youre the just tell me once type who thrives in chaos and brings order with confidence youll excel here.

    What youll do :

  • Draft and prepare ordinances resolutions amendments memos contracts and city agenda materials for attorney review
  • Manage 100120 active matters (transactions) including advisory memos departmental requests contract reviews and legislation
  • Track and push forward litigation matters
  • Maintain organized task lists for three attorneys and redirect workload based on bandwidth
  • Extract meaning from cryptic forwarded emails interpret context and take initiative without waiting for prompts
  • Communicate with city department heads and external stakeholders
  • Monitor incoming emails daily and ensure nothing slips through
  • Schedule calls meetings hearings city sessions and project touchpoints
  • Manage up : flag deadlines push attorneys to stay ahead and keep work flowing
  • Coordinate deliverables across multiple attorneys and their assistants
  • Delegate tasks to of-counsel attorneys when needed to keep the pace
  • Support contract drafting transactional work litigation coordination and city project management
  • Prepare materials for special called meetings election-related matters and other municipal needs
  • Ensure zero missed deadlines and consistently deliver high-quality first drafts
  • What were looking for :

  • 25 years of paralegal experience ideally with strong litigation exposure
  • Ability to manage 100 active matters without losing accuracy or momentum
  • Unshaken under pressure and comfortable communicating clearly with driven attorneys.
  • Strong emotional intelligence and excellent self-management
  • Zero ego. Youll draft schedule coordinate research and chase tasks whatever keeps the department moving
  • Fast learner with strong common sense able to interpret unclear requests and act decisively
  • Experience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously
  • Government or municipal experience is helpful but not required
  • Proven ability to manage up and hold attorneys accountable to deadlines
  • High ownership mindset no hand-holding and a genuine love for solving problems fast
  • Superior organization and follow-through even on chaotic days
  • Ability to work 100% on-site in Lithia Springs (required)
  • Why you should work here :

  • High-impact role : You become the central force that keeps the citys legal operations moving smoothly
  • Growth and mastery : Youll develop deep expertise in contracts legislation litigation and city governance
  • Elite culture : Work with high-IQ high-initiative professionals who expect excellence from themselves and each other
  • Direct mentorship : Daily collaboration with three attorneys including the City Attorney
  • Clear expectations : No ambiguity no emotional waste no drama just high standards and high performance
  • If you thrive under pressure love being the person who gets it done and want to work somewhere that matches your drive this is your role. You wont be micromanaged and you wont be babysat but your work will directly influence the success of the City of Fairburns legal operations.

    Bring your initiative your discipline and your pride in excellent work. Apply now.

    Key Skills

    Legal Drafting,Proofreading,Google Docs,Organizational skills,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Case Management,Legal Research,Research Experience,Paralegal,Filing,Writing Skills

    Employment Type : Full Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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