Career Opportunities with PAGE
The Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), the state’s largest organization for educators, is seeking candidates for the position of Staff Attorney.
Our in-house legal department consists of six staff attorneys and two legal assistants. This is a full-time position for a self-starting, positive, and confident individual with excellent communications skills who will be responsible for advising and counseling PAGE members who have legal questions or concerns.
The position holds the following type of job responsibilities.
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Answer legal calls, emails and general questions from members
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Advise and counsel members and conduct legal research
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Maintain records of legal calls and uploaded documents in legal database
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Review and edit member documents, responses, grievances, etc.
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Communication with opposing school board attorneys to address legal issues
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Make referrals to network attorneys, as needed
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Assist network attorneys, as needed
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Gather information for filing lawsuits and claims with insurer and explain coverage
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Give legal and Code of Ethics presentations as requested by schools or groups statewide
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Write legal article for PAGE One online magazine
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Attend PAGE Attorney Workshop
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Assist in planning and coordinating for PAGE Attorney Workshop
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Attend PAGE conferences and events, as requested
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Monitor legislative and state agency activity as it relates to our members and public education
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Attend CLE seminars, as assigned, and maintain required annual hours
The beginning salary is competitive with an attractive health and retirement benefits package. The staff attorney position is home-based or can be based out of our Atlanta office, and will involve some travel.
Apply by emailing a letter of interest and resume to:
Ms. Jill Hay
PAGE General Counsel & Director of Legal Services/Human Resources
No calls, please.