Litigation Paralegal

Virginia Legal Aid Society Inc.; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Immediate start

Job summary

Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc. (VLAS) seeks an energetic, creative, and organized paralegal to support attorneys in our Danville regional office.

The right candidate will be friendly, hard-working, detail-oriented, highly organized, and must be comfortable working with a wide range of people and the public. Responsibilities include client interviews, investigation, document management, case management, legal analysis, and assisting staff attorneys in case preparation.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, Paralegal Certificate, or 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Detail oriented and highly organized; good with people and the public.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys and clients throughout the representation process.
• Interview clients and gather necessary documents and information.
• Conduct investigations to establish facts and locate witnesses.
• Manage documents, case files, and time/activity reports for funding sources.
• Interact with courts, partner agencies, and the public; assist in case preparation.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organized

People skills

Education

Associate's degree/Paralegal certificate or 2-3 years experience

Job description

Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc. (VLAS) seeks an energetic, creative, and organized paralegal to support attorneys in our Danville regional office. The right candidate will be friendly, hard-working, detail-oriented, highly organized, and must be comfortable working in a variety of settings and with a wide range of people and the public. VLAS offers a competitive salary and great benefits. The position starts immediately.

General Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Managing Attorney, a VLAS Litigation Paralegal provides support to attorneys and clients throughout the representation process. Duties include client interviews, investigation, document management, case management, legal analysis, and legal advice. Extensive interaction with clients, the public, and the courts is expected. The position primarily involves work in the Danville office.

Duties: The Paralegal will, under the supervision of an attorney

• 1. Interview clients to establish facts, concerns and requests for services (may be performed in person or by telephone contact);
• 2. Complete client intake paperwork and gather necessary documents;
• 3. Conduct investigations to establish facts of the case;
• 4. Locate and interview witnesses;
• 5. Locate, obtain, catalog, and manage documents and physical evidence;
• 6. Interact with partner agencies to obtain information, services and referrals;
• 6. Exchange information with clients about solutions and/or courses of action to solve problems;
• 7. Respond to client requests for information;
• 8. Provide information where applicable on other agency services and benefits;
• 10. Research governmental and agency regulations applicable to the case;
• 11. Provide assistance to staff attorneys in case preparation;
• 12. Complete time and activity reports for funding sources;
• 13. Follow VLAS case-handling procedures, including VLAS Standards for Legal Work, file maintenance procedures, and maintenance of client confidentiality;
• 14. Attend and actively participate in training events and task force meetings;
• 15. Develop and perform community outreach and education;
• 16. Interact with the public and court personnel;
• 17. Make referrals to other appropriate service providers;
• 18. Perform other duties as assigned by the Managing Attorney

Required Skills and/or Experience

Associate's degree, Paralegal Certificate, or 2-3 years of relevant experience

Salary Range

$40,907 - $52,461

Benefits

VLAS offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

For more information on VLAS, please visit our website at www.vlas.org. The position will remain open until filled.

VLAS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, or any other consideration