Environmental Paralegal: Legal Docs & Research

DHRM; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Attorney General & Dept of Law seeks a Paralegal, Environment to support the Environmental Section in Richmond, VA. The role handles litigation documents, memos, court filings, and client reports while maintaining filing systems and databases.

The incumbent will perform legal research, calendar coordination for attorneys, and public records coordination, with strong MS Office and proofreading skills. A paralegal credential or related degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with preparing litigation documents, memoranda and correspondence.
• Ability to type efficiently and proofread accurately.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage deadlines in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range of legal and administrative support to Environmental Section’s attorneys.
• Prepare, format, and proof legal documents, correspondence, and court filings.
• Generate weekly reports and maintain filing systems (paper and electronic).
• Create and update Excel spreadsheets and maintain legal databases.
• Conduct legal research and manage client litigation.
• Coordinate public records requests and calendar control for attorneys.

Skills

MS Office suite

Litigation document prep

Proofreading

Detail oriented

Team player

Deadline management

Environmental/government terminology

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Attorney General & Dept of Law seeks a Paralegal, Environment to support the Environmental Section in Richmond, VA. The role handles litigation documents, memos, court filings, and client reports while maintaining filing systems and databases.

The incumbent will perform legal research, calendar coordination for attorneys, and public records coordination, with strong MS Office and proofreading skills. A paralegal credential or related degree is preferred.