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Spelman College

Paralegal

Atlanta, GA

Position Title Paralegal Position Summary Spelman College seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to support the Office of the General Counsel. Reporting to the General Counsel, this ...

Hurley Elder Care Law

Paralegal

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Description Paralegal - Guardianship & Conservatorship (with Probate & Estate Planning Support) Location: Atlanta, GA | Full-Time, In-Office Position Overview: We are seeking a Paralegal with strong ...

Robert Half

Paralegal

Atlanta, GA · On-site

We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to support legal operations. This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to contribute to complex litigation matters by preparing case ...

Freeman Mathis and Gary LLP

Paralegal

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$29.32 - $56.03/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is a nationally recognized Am Law 200 law firm with over 500 attorneys servicing clients in 40 offices and 22 states seeking an experienced paralegal to join our Atlanta ...

Inspire Brands

Franchise Paralegal

Atlanta, GA · On-site

This position will serve as the Franchise Legal Services paralegal responsible for FTC regulatory agency compliance and management of business development committee administration related to domestic ...

Inspire Brands

Franchise Paralegal

Atlanta, GA · On-site

This position will serve as the Franchise Legal Services paralegal responsible for FTC regulatory agency compliance and management of business development committee administration related to domestic ...

EBSCO Industries, Inc.

Paralegal

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

This role is ideal for an experienced paralegal with strong transactional skills-or for a licensed attorney seeking a role with meaningful legal work, a manageable pace, and direct exposure to an ...

EBSCO Industries Inc

Paralegal

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

$75K - $95K/yr

This role is ideal for an experienced paralegal with strong transactional skills--or for a licensed attorney seeking a role with meaningful legal work, a manageable pace, and direct exposure to an ...

EBSCO Information Services

Paralegal

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

$75K - $95K/yr

This role is ideal for an experienced paralegal with strong transactional skills-or for a licensed attorney seeking a role with meaningful legal work, a manageable pace, and direct exposure to an ...

Robert Half

Paralegal

Atlanta, GA · On-site

We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to support commercial real estate and land acquisition matters for a construction-focused organization in Atlanta, Georgia. This contract position with ...

Modern Family Law

Paralegal

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$23 - $36/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Modern Family Law is seeking a paralegal to handle diverse family law cases. This position plays a critical role in helping us maintain excellence in client service by balancing legal expertise ...

Modern Family Law

Paralegal

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$23 - $36/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Modern Family Law is seeking a paralegal to handle diverse family law cases. This position plays a critical role in helping us maintain excellence in client service by balancing legal expertise ...

Connect Staffing, Inc.

Paralegal- Corporate

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$68K - $91K/yr

An Atlanta law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support its Business & Finance practice group. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced ...

Law Office of India Y. Ali, LLC

Paralegal

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Description We'r"])self.__next_f.push([1,"e seeking a skilled and experienced paralegal to support our growing legal team. The ideal candidate for this position will use their work experience and ...

Contact Government Services, LLC

FOIA Paralegal

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$50K - $200K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

FOIA Paralegal Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-Level Department: Legal CGS is seeking a FOIA Paralegal to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will ...

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Business Paralegal

Atlanta, GA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Taft is seeking a paralegal to serve our Business team in Taft's Atlanta office. We are seeking a Paralegal with 5+ years of legal experience to support the Business team in our Atlanta. All Taft ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for paralegal paralegal in Decatur, GA is $58,317.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,900.00 and $66,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Paralegal Paralegal vs Legal Assistant?

AspectParalegalLegal Assistant
CredentialsOften requires a paralegal certificate or associate degreeMay have similar education but less formal certification required
Work EnvironmentWorks closely with attorneys on case preparation, legal research, and document draftingSupports attorneys with administrative tasks, client communication, and document organization
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed in law firms, corporate legal departments, government agenciesFound in similar settings, often performing administrative and support roles

While both roles support legal teams, paralegals typically handle more substantive legal work like research and document preparation, whereas legal assistants focus on administrative support. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Paralegal

Spelman College

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Position Information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain authorization throughout employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.

Position Title Paralegal Position Summary
 Spelman College seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to support the Office of the General Counsel. Reporting to the General Counsel, this position provides legal and administrative support across a wide range of institutional matters, including contract review, litigation support, policy administration, compliance tracking, records management, and coordination with outside counsel. The Paralegal plays an important role in helping safeguard the College's legal interests by supporting efficient legal operations, maintaining documentation, and assisting with risk management and compliance efforts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
In addition to providing direct support to the General Counsel and assisting with a wide variety of legal and compliance matters, other areas of responsibility include collaboration with internal stakeholders and outside counsel regarding legal documentation, case management, contract administration, and policy coordination.
Legal and Administrative Support:
  • Provide day-to-day support to the General Counsel in managing legal, regulatory, and administrative matters affecting the College.
  •  Draft, review, edit, proofread, and format legal correspondence, memoranda, agreements, summaries, and other legal documents.
  •  Maintain legal files, contract records, case materials, and confidential institutional documents in an organized and secure manner.
  • Track legal requests, deadlines, renewals, filings, and follow-up actions to support timely responses and resolution.
  • Serve as a liaison with internal departments, outside counsel, government agencies, and other external parties on routine legal and administrative matters.
Contract and Document Management:
  • Assist with the preparation, review, routing, tracking, and retention of contracts, memoranda of understanding, affiliation agreements, vendor agreements, and other institutional legal documents.
  • Maintain logs and status reports for contracts and agreements to support timely review, approval, and execution.
  •  Support policy development and revision by coordinating edits, managing version control, and gathering feedback from campus stakeholders.
  • Help ensure executed agreements and policies are properly filed and retained in accordance with college records practices.
Assist with the setup, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of a contract lifecycle management system

Higher Education Compliance and Research Support:
  •  Conduct legal and regulatory research on matters affecting higher education, including employment, student affairs, privacy, risk management, governance, accreditation, and regulatory compliance.
  • Monitor changes in federal, state, and local laws and regulations relevant to colleges and universities and summarize findings for the General Counsel.
  •  Assist in maintaining compliance calendars, reporting schedules, and documentation related to institutional legal and regulatory obligations.
  • Support responses to audits, investigations, public records requests, subpoenas, and other regulatory or legal inquiries as needed.
Litigation and Case Management Support:
  •   Assist with document collection, organization, and production for litigation, claims, administrative charges, investigations, and other legal proceedings.
  • Maintain case files and related materials, including pleadings, correspondence, discovery documents, and summaries.
  •  Support employment-related and student-related legal matters by gathering records, organizing files, and coordinating documentation requests.
  • Coordinate with outside counsel regarding case materials, deadlines, invoices, and follow-up items.
Records, Risk, and Operational Support:
  •  Help maintain legal templates, forms, standard contract language, and internal process guides for the Office of the General Counsel.
  • Prepare reports, status updates, and summaries regarding legal operations, contract activity, compliance matters, and outstanding issues.
  •  Support institutional risk management efforts by organizing documentation and assisting with issue tracking and follow-up.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive legal, personnel, student, and institutional information.
  • Develop and enhance processes for tracking intake to the Office of General Counsel
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Experience supporting contract administration, legal research, litigation support, compliance tracking, project management, and records management
  •  Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills, including excellent attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
  • Paralegal certification strongly preferred
  • Experience working at an institution of higher education, law firm, or in-house legal department
Certifications, Licenses, Restrictions
Paralegal certification is strongly preferred, but not required
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, use hands to handle office supplies, operate computer and other office equipment, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to: reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to: stand, walk, stoop, climb, taste and smell, and lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Shift Days % Travel Required Full Time/Part Time Full-time Work Location/Schedule: This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. FLSA Number of Vacancies Anticipated Candidate Start Date Position End Date
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number SC0922P Posting Open Date 07/31/2026 Posting Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants EEO Statement
Spelman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a smoke-free campus.

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