Paralegal G119 Solicitor General

Paralegal G119 Solicitor General

Salary

$41,491.41 Annually

Location

Columbus Consolidated Government, 100 10th Street, Columbus, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

2026-00000366

Department

State Court

Division

State Court Solicitor

Opening Date

07/02/2026

Closing Date

8/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Major Duties and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for providing administrative, transactional, litigation, and research support to solicitor generals.

• Researches and drafts legal pleadings, including letters, motions, orders, complaints, subpoenas, and appeal briefs.
• Drafts indictments and accusations.
• Coordinates with the Muscogee County Sheriff regarding scheduling and transportation of inmates in the Muscogee County Sheriff's custody for State Court appearances.
• Assists the Solicitor General with Open Records Act matters, including redacting, reviewing, and copying.
• Tracks open and closed cases handled by each Assistant Solicitor General.
• Manages the file room; assists in managing the law library.
• Attends court to record depositions during arraignment, guilty pleas, and trials.
• Assists the Solicitor General with administrative matters as requested.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of state and federal law.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, forms, and filing procedures.
• Knowledge of legal research methods.
• Knowledge of court rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of legislative processes.
• Skill in conducting legal research.
• Skill in organizing work and maintaining complex records.
• Skill in basic mathematics.
• Skill in operating office equipment such as a typewriter, facsimile machine, and copier.
• Skill in using a computer and standard and specialized software applications.
• Skill in utilizing computerized legal reference resources.
• Skill in written and oral communication.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency are commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Must possess a degree of Certified Paralegal by an accredited institution or a college degree plus at least five years experience in the field of law office management, assistance to attorney or judge as clerk or paralegal, or similar administrative law experience.

Physical Requirements

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee must occasionally lift light objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
• Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Standing - for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
• Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

The work is typically performed in an office or courtroom.

The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:

• Low-cost Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• PERK Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Free and Discounted Services
• Employee Assistance Program

Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.

• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Free Notary Services
• Ride a Metra Bus for Free
• Free Mulch
• Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
• Drivers Training for Employee Dependents
• Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
• River Center Discounts
• Cell Phone Carrier Discounts

Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.

Supplemental Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.

01

Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)

• No High School Diploma
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Technical College
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorates Degree

02

How many year of work experience do you have in the field of law office management, assistance to attorney or judge as clerk or paralegal, or similar administrative law experience?

• None
• 0 - 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 years or more

03

Please list and explain any work experience you have in operating standard office equipment including financial management software programs.

04

Are you aware of the Georgia Crime Victims Bill of Rights?

• Yes
• No

05

Briefly describe your previous work experience with law office management, assistant to attorney or paralegal or similar law experience.

Required Question

Employer Columbus Consolidated Government

Address City Hall

1111 1st Avenue

Columbus, Georgia, 31901

Phone 706-225-4059

Website http://www.columbusga.gov/HR