Paralegals ask Hall County for 12% pay increase; attorneys warn losing staff would harm prosecutions
Paralegals from the county attorney's office requested a 12% wage increase and title changes to recognize expanded duties; county attorneys and division chiefs told the board losing experienced support staff would materially affect prosecutions and court performance.
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A group of paralegals from the Hall County Attorney's Office asked the Board of Commissioners to review pay ranges and titles and proposed a 12% pay increase for support staff. Brandy St. John, speaking for the group, told the board, "We're here today to respectfully request a review of our current pay ranges and titles," and described absorbing large workloads after modernization efforts while eliminating two full-time positions.
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