Title: Paralegal, Office of the Solicitor General

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: https://www.oag.state.va.us/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

General Summary: The senior paralegal plays a critical role in providing advanced legal support to attorneys and overseeing complex legal matters. This position involves managing cases, supervising junior paralegals, conducting legal research, and assisting with trial preparation. The senior paralegal is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of legal services.

Essential Duties:
• Manage and coordinate all 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 six years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• 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.
• Familiarity with e-discovery tools and trial presentation software is an advantage.

Additional Considerations

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or completion of a paralegal certificate program is preferred.

Special Instructions

Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead, please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status.

Contact Information

Name: OAG Recruitment

Phone: 804-786-2071

Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.us

In support of the Commonwealth’s 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 800-552-5019.

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.