We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to support the legal team of a government organization in Stone Mountain, Georgia. This is a Contract position focused on policy development, legal analysis, and written guidance in a highly regulated environment. The person in this role will help shape clear, compliant policies and procedures while partnering with counsel and internal leaders to address legal and operational needs.
Responsibilities:
- Create and refine organizational policies, administrative guidance, and internal procedures to ensure documents remain current and usable.
- Perform legal research on federal and state requirements, with an emphasis on education-related rules, governance matters, and regulatory obligations.
- Partner with attorneys to assess existing policy materials, identify gaps, and prepare revisions that reflect changing legal standards.
- Convert complex statutes, regulations, and legal interpretations into practical language that can be applied across the organization.
- Examine policy documents for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with legal requirements and internal standards.
- Work closely with administrators and department stakeholders to collect input, clarify business needs, and support policy initiatives.
- Benchmark policy approaches used by school systems, public agencies, and similar institutions to inform recommendations and best practices.
- Prepare summaries, memoranda, recommendation materials, and other supporting documentation for legal and leadership review.
- Maintain organized records of policy drafts, approvals, version history, and related research materials.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments that may require updates to existing policies or procedures.
- Previous experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or in legal policy work within a structured or regulated setting.
- Proven ability to draft, edit, and evaluate policies, procedures, or compliance-related documentation.
- Strong legal research and analytical writing skills, with the ability to produce clear and well-structured documents.
- Ability to interpret laws and regulations and translate them into practical written guidance.
- High level of accuracy, organization, and time management when handling multiple priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, including redlining, formatting, and tracked changes.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining effective collaboration with attorneys and internal partners.
- Paralegal certification, formal legal studies education, or experience supporting schools, government entities, or public sector legal teams is preferred.