Paralegal, Office of Civil Rights

Title: Paralegal Office of Civil Rights

State Role Title:Paralegal

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location:Office of the Attorney General

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The paralegal will play a critical role in providing advanced legal support to attorneys and overseeing complex legal matters brought under the Virginia Human Rights Act (VHRA) the Virginia Fair Housing Law (VFHL) the Public Integrity and Law Enforcement Misconduct Act (PILEM) along with other federal and state civil rights laws. This position involves managing cases conducting legal research and assisting with trial preparation. The paralegal will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of legal services.

Essential Duties:
Manage and coordinate aspects of legal cases including document management research and case strategy.
Review analyze and organize large volumes of legal documents and evidence.
Conduct in-depth legal research and prepare case summaries for attorneys.
Draft and review legal documents contracts and agreements.
Assist in the preparation of trial binders exhibits and trial presentations.
Coordinate and communicate with clients opposing counsel and external stakeholders.
Supervise and provide guidance to junior paralegals assigning tasks and ensuring quality work.
Assist in the development and implementation of departmental processes and procedures.
Monitor and manage case deadlines court filings and discovery requests.
Stay updated on legal industry trends and developments.

Minimum Qualifications

A minimum of four (4) years of experience as a paralegal legal secretary law clerk or similar position.
Strong knowledge of legal principles procedures and terminology.
Proficiency in using legal research tools case management software and document management systems.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
Supervisory experience and leadership qualities.
Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.

Additional Considerations

Bachelors degree in a related field or completion of a paralegal certificate program is preferred.

Special Instructions

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Contact Information

Name: OAG Recruitment

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.