What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Office Manager position at Georgia Bureau of Investigation?

Salary : $38,000.00 - $48,000.00 Annually

Location : Decatur, GA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 25-033

Division : Division of Legal Services

Opening Date : 11 / 08 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

This is a continuous recruitment until filled.

This is a sensitive government position .

The GBI will follow State Personnel Board Rules for current state employees.

Please review the GBI Employment Disqualifiers before applying for this position. Employment for the selected candidate(s) is contingent upon the successful completion of a GBI background investigation including criminal, credit and driver's history checks, polygraph examination, fingerprinting and drug screening.

The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding illegal drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some states have legalized recreational drug use, applicants who currently use illegal drugs or controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Good time management skills.
Ability to multi-task
Strong oral and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The incumbent will occasionally be required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

This position requires the incumbent to work in an office setting which includes shared office space with other employees.

NOTE : This position may require some travel and operating a state vehicle. A valid Georgia driver's license is required.

Job Duties

Under direct supervision, performs a wide range of administrative duties for the Legal Division. Duties may be complex in nature and will involve access to confidential information. May develop, research, investigate, update, and / or resolve program data or issues. Performs administrative functions for the Legal team including purchasing, billing, scheduling, and maintaining the Outlook calendar. Reviews and / or drafts documentation, policies, procedures, reports, and presentations for the Division. Provides backup support to the Open Records Unit by processing subpoenas and / or open records requests. Answers the phone, represents Legal Division, and provides information and assistance to internal and external customers.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university OR Two years of related experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Preference will be given to applicants that, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess the following :

Current GBI Employee

Experience working with a local, state, or federal governmental agency

Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Adobe

Supplemental Information

The GBI reserves the right to close this job announcement once a qualified applicant pool has been identified.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or by e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will not receive notification.

Foreign Education : Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation that includes each completed course / subject and the U.S. credit equivalent. Applicants must submit (2) copies of the credential evaluations to the address noted above by the deadline. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation, see the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website at http : / / www.naces.org / members.htm.

Due to budget constraints, the GBI is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Applicants must present a professional image during all phases of the GBI hiring process, to include when interviewing, either in-person or virtually. The attire and appearance of applicants interviewing must be what is generally accepted as both professional and appropriate for a business work environment.

THE GBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Why work for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation?

The GBI provides a meaningful and challenging career as a dedicated public servant. As your next employer, we offer a variety of benefits options to support you in achieving a healthy work / life balance.

Here are some of the many benefits offered to eligible employees...

Up to 3 weeks of vacation leave and up to 15 days of sick leave a year

Up to 240 hours of paid parental leave in a 12-month period

A total of 13 paid holidays per year

A Defined Benefit Plan (Pension) that provides a guaranteed monthly income after retirement with a minimum of 10 years of service

A 401(k) savings plan with an initial 5% employer match on an employee contribution of 5%, with a 9% maximum employer match.

A variety of group health, dental, vision, legal, long-term care insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance options

Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance to provide income protection against the unexpected

Flexible Spending Accounts that allow employees to set aside money, pre-tax, for healthcare and dependent care expenses

An Employee Assistance Program, through , providing confidential counseling for employees and their family members with personal problems that interfere with an employee's job performance or family life

The that allows employees that meet certain requirements an opportunity to have the remaining balance of their Direct Loans forgiven

The that allows employees to save tax-free for higher education expenses

Salary : $38,000 - $48,000

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