GPTC Paralegal Studies Program

Are you interested in becoming a paralegal? Begin classes this fall!

Attend the paralegal studies orientation at 6pm, Thursday, August 18, Room 221A, 495 North Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021.

GPTC Paralegal Studies students inducted into LEX Honor Society

Start your new career to GPTC

Summer Semester begins May 16th.

Are you interested in a career as a paralegal? If so, please join us.

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Paralegals may be deemed essential service providers. Many paralegals continue to work in the office. However, legal recruiters also report that there are expanding opportunities in the virtual job market. The scope of paralegal work is changing with the growing need to provide remote legal services. IT paralegal skills are currently in high demand to address needs related to data security and the increased pressures of electronic case management and e-discovery. Many employers see the Virtual or V-Paralegals as super stars. Attorneys look to paralegals to be quick on their remote fingertips to deliver technology solutions accurately and efficiently while attorneys focus on the novel and complex legal issues arising from practicing law during a pandemic. Legal recruiters confirm that litigation is ramping up as the courts open.

For more information, see https://www.americanbar.org/groups/paralegals

Standing Committee on Paralegals The Standing Committee has a 50-year history within the ABA. Its mission is to improve the American system of justice by establishing ABA standards for the education of paralegals and by promoting attorneys' professional, effective and ethical utilization of paralegals.

Is your Paralegal GPA 3.5 or higher? Have you completed at least 2/3 of the Paralegal Studies program?
If you answered “Yes” to both of these questions then you may qualify for induction in to Lambda Epsilon Chi, LEX. The purpose of LEX is to recognize persons who have demonstrated superior academic performance in an established program of paralegal or legal studies offered at an American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE) member institution.
Please note that there is a $50 induction fee for LEX. This fee is not a GPTC fee but an AAfPE fee. In addition, should you want a LEX stole to wear at graduation, that is a separate $35 fee.
The GPTC Paralegal Studies Program plans to hold an induction ceremony this semester. Please email Ms. Murray, [email protected], no later than close of business Monday, February 28, 2022, if you believe that you qualify for this honor. Details regarding your qualification, the ceremony and payment of the induction fee will follow.

Congrats 2020 Graduates! Ms Murray and I are so proud of you!

Congrats GPTC Class of 2020 A special message from GPTC faculty and staff to the graduating Class of 2020. Way to go!

SUMMER 2020 BOOKSTORE PURCHASING NEWS:
Buying textbooks and student supplies will be a little different during Summer Semester 2020, as our college adjusts to our campus closure due to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 health crisis. Until further notice, all bookstore purchases will take place online. We're also offering free shipping!

Visit https://www.gptc.edu/current-students/campus-services-amenities/campus-bookstores/ for all the details, important dates and instructions. You'll find links to an informational flyer, the online ordering form, the Summer 2020 textbook list and much more.

Please contact the bookstore at 404-297-2400 or at [email protected] with any questions.

Remember, Summer Semester 2020 classes start May 18!

Need to de-stress as we all shelter-in-place during the month of April? Try Virtual Yoga, courtesy of GPTC's Student Government Association and our Student Activities team!

It will be offered the last three Thursdays (that’s tomorrow!) in April, it's FREE and it's designed for beginners. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-yoga-with-gptc-tickets-101218966654

A link to the class will be emailed to you after you register. To get a head start on the virtual technology and to view the class, download the Zoom application on your phone or go to the website on your computer at www.zoom.us .

We can't wait to relax and decompress with you!

GPTC GOAL Student of the Year Shares a Special Message Mandy Higginbotham, GPTC GOAL Student of the Year for 2020, shares an encouraging message to Georgia Piedmont Tech students during this difficult time. GPTC ...

Attention: Job opening in the Employment Section of the State Attorney General's office.

https://law.georgia.gov/paralegal-labor-employment-section

Congrats to Mandy Higginbotham, GPTC’s GOAL winner, Student of the Year!

So proud of you, Mandy!

CONGRATULATIONS to the 11 GPTC students who distinguished themselves as the best of the best during 2019 and, in particular, the Top 4 who will vie for the title as GPTC's Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner for 2020! Every year, our college-wide GOAL winner represents the college as the Student of the Year. We'll name our winner on January 23, and then that student will compete on regional and state levels in the spring in hopes of becoming the State GOAL winner for the entire TCSG - Technical College System of Georgia!

TOP 4 GOAL 2020 FINALISTS:

Erik Brown
Early Childhood Care & Education
Instructor: Sherry Lowery

Mandy Higginbotham
Paralegal Studies
Instructor: Kye Haymore

Bawala “Rocky” Wechsler
Marketing Management
Instructor: Adrianne Caldwell

Heather Edmisten
Clinical Laboratory Technology
Instructor: Anita Khoram


ADDITIONAL FINALISTS:

Zerfinsh Nune
Database Specialist
Instructor: Mike Jones

Tamia Harvey
Design & Media Production
Instructor: Stephanie Voltolin

Tigist Amare
CIS Programming
Instructor: Maylon Walker

Tsigehana Kitaw
Database Specialist
Instructor: Mike Jones

Simon Bedasso
Database Specialist
Instructor: Mike Jones

Fnu Lima
Nurse Aide
Instructor: Patricia Wilkins

Alex Muzu
CIS Programming
Instructor: Maylon Walker

State Bar of Georgia

The State Bar of Georgia is seeking qualified candidates a Paralegal position for the Client Assistance Program. https://www.gabar.org/aboutthebar/employmentopportunities.cfm

Photos from GPTC Paralegal Studies Program's post

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

"As judges we are only as good as the people who support us. Paralegals are a big part of that...know what a valuable job you have in the legal marketplace...": The Honorable Judge Stephen Dillard of the Court of Appeals of Georgia encouraged the eight students who were inducted into the Georgia Piedmont Technical College Paralegal Studies Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX) honor society at a special ceremony today in Atlanta.

Inductees at today’s ceremony were Angel Caldwell, Andrew Cunningham, Shanta Hogan, Alexius Jones, Jarita Lawrence-Burdette, Glenda Martin, Daniel Phillips and Sara-Jane Sully. Students Dagmawit Gebremariam, Mandy Higginbotham and Danielle Staples were also inducted but were unable to attend. The new LEX members were presented with certificates, lapel pins and purple honor cords.

GPTC Paralegal Studies Program Director Kye Haymore and faculty member Celia Murray led the ceremony and gave an overview of the requirements for induction into Lambda Epsilon Chi. “You have distinguished yourselves through your hard work, commitment and vision for your achievements. Your induction signifies your academic excellence, and you are now charged with the pursuit of that same excellence in your professional endeavors,” said Ms. Haymore.

Congratulations to our new Lambda Epsilon Chi members, and thank you to Judge Dillard for taking the time to recognize and inspire these special students!

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

So proud!

A Tucker area law firm is seeking a paralegal immediately. If you are still in school, the firm is willing to be flexible with your time. The firm specializes in personal injury, medical malpractice and criminal. A large majority of this paralegal’s responsibilities will include criminal cases. The firm is willing to train so it is open to a newly minted paralegal or student.

You may contact Felicia Rowe at [email protected]. Please copy Ms. Haymore on your contact with Ms. Rowe.

2020 Johnston Law Firm Scholarship | Johnston Law Firm, P.C.

Be sure to check out this scholarship opportunity: https://johnston-lawfirm.com/legal-scholarship/

johnston-lawfirm.com Johnston Law Firm, P.C. is offering a national scholarship opportunity worth $750 for aspiring paralegals. Paralegal students are encouraged to apply.

Connect Staffing is seeking candidates to fill multiple opportunities on both a direct hire and contract basis, in a variety of practice areas. Opportunities include:

Intellectual Property:
Patent administrative assistant, Midtown
Data entry specialist, Midtown

Litigation:
Intake Specialist (plaintiff), Buckhead

Please reach out to Emily Aaron if interested at [email protected].

Attention! Immediate opening for a Bilingual Legal Assistant/Receptionist (English-Spanish) with a Norcross law firm that handles mostly criminal, family and immigration law. The position requires translating for clients and assisting with answering the phones and relaying messages between the clients and the attorneys. It is an entry-level position. The only required skills are the ability to translate English and Spanish and minimal receptionist experience. The rest will be on the job training, and responsibilities will increase with experience.

Please contact Tammy Lopez at [email protected]. NO phone calls.

Is your Paralegal GPA 3.5 or higher? Have you completed at least 2/3 of the Paralegal Studies program?

If you answered “Yes” to both of these questions then you may qualify for induction in to Lambda Epsilon Chi, LEX. The purpose of LEX is to recognize persons who have demonstrated superior academic performance in an established program of paralegal or legal studies offered at an American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE) member institution.

Please note that there is a $50 induction fee for LEX. This fee is not a GPTC fee but an AAfPE fee. In addition, should you want a LEX stole to wear at graduation, that is a separate $35 fee.

The GPTC Paralegal Studies Program plans to hold an induction ceremony October 22 at the Georgia Court of Appeals. Please email Mrs. Haymore, [email protected], no later than close of business Monday, September 9, 2019 if you believe that you qualify for this honor. Details regarding your qualification, the ceremony and payment of the induction fee will follow.

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Reimagine the college experience at Georgia Piedmont Tech. Earn a degree and enter the workforce in two years or less with little or no student loan debt. Night and online courses are available to fit your lifestyle. Local companies are hiring our grads!

Students enrolled in the Paralegal Studies AAS degree program or Post-Baccalaureate Paralegal Studies Certificate program must complete at least 25 percent of the legal specialty courses required for award of the degree or certificate at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. In addition, each student must complete a minimum of 10 percent of legal specialty courses delivered through traditional classroom instruction. The GPTC Paralegal Studies Program will only accept legal specialty transfer credits from other ABA approved schools. The GPTC Paralegal Studies Program does not award any legal specialty transfer credit through examination or portfolios.

Paralegals shall not engage in the unauthorized practice of law as per O.C.G.A. §15-19-51 and must work under the supervision of an attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.

The Hull Firm LLC | Athens | Law & Mediation Training

Title of Position: Case Manager / Civil Litigation Paralegal

Position Time: Full Time (Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm with an hour for lunch)

Location: Athens, Georgia

About Us: The Hull Firm LLC is a general practice law firm which is growing quickly throughout Georgia as we offer superior legal advocacy. We currently have one office located in Athens, Georgia, and we have a position open in our office for an experienced, case manager and civil litigation paralegal.
Currently, there are two attorneys in our office and one full-time legal assistant. Our office is pleasant and professional, and we maintain a convivial office atmosphere. Although there are deadlines which must be met, we are generally flexible with schedules and believe that our families and the community in which we work are priorities. Professionally, we are leaders in our field as our attorneys engage in numerous speaking engagements and community service-oriented events. For more information, please explore our website (www.thehullfirmllc.com).

We are experiencing solid growth; consequently, the ideal candidate will be primarily able to quickly adapt to our evolving needs including the ability to:

• Draft documents, such as, summons, complaints, answers, motions, Judgments, Rule Nisis, etc. and legal response briefs
• Manage the Discovery process, including drafting discovery requests and responses, speaking with clients to determine what documents are available and working with our systems for categorizing and organizing all vital case documents
• Submit documents to the court (e-file, email, arranging for hand delivery), distributing copies to other parties and indexing documents in the case file
• Maintain the attorneys’ case files and calendar (calendaring deadlines, court appearances, trials, conferences, depositions, mediation, and reminders)
• Enter Billable Time
• Work with the legal software systems of the firm

The successful applicant will be a smart, dynamic person who is a quick learner, self-motivated, responsible, organized, a successful multi-tasker, and comfortable with different types of software. We are looking for someone who can help create more efficient and streamlined processes for our business. Honesty and confidentially are keystones for employment with us.

Compensation Package:
-Salary based on experience after completion of 3-month probation period
-Benefits package that includes ( Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k)
-Paid Time Off

How to Apply: If interested in our Case Manager / Paralegal position, please submit your letter of interest, certifications, resume, and contact information for 3 references to [email protected].

thehullfirmllc.com

Hinton and Powell, a small personal injury law firm located in Buckhead is looking for an entry level paralegal. No specific training is required, but experience working with attorneys, and/or knowledge of assembling medical records and medical special damages would be great. The firm is looking to hire as soon as possible. Please forward your resume to Ms. Haymore if you are interested at [email protected].