PARALEGAL - #1412426

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account
  
  

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work For GEO

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.
  
  

Responsibilities

Summary

Under the direction of attorneys in the legal department, provide litigation and contract support to attorneys in the resolution of corporate legal issues.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviews discovery requests and assists in the preparation responses.
• May provide general assistance in preparing for closings, hearings, mediation, trial, and corporate meetings as directed.
• Prepares case summaries and monitors litigation management databases as directed by the attorneys.
• Maintains court calendars, deadlines and litigation timetables.
• Prepares affidavits and other affected parties, as necessary including coordination of witness interviews as needed.
• Interacts with outside counsel to assist with discovery and witness coordination.
• Performs notary functions.
• Performs other marginal related duties as assigned by management.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years towards Bachelor’s degree or Associate's degree in legal or related field required.
• Certification (Registered Paralegal or Certified Legal Assistant) from a recognized professional society or state agency and a minimum of two years of work experience in the legal field required.
• Experience and proficiency in use of Legal Tracker, Microsoft Office and PACER systems.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
  
  

The GEO Group, Inc.