Paralegal

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Minnesota; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of General Counsel – Midwest District is seeking a skilled Paralegal to support Employment Law attorneys and contribute to protecting the rights, dignity, and fair treatment of VA employees.

You will assist with legal research, drafting, discovery, and case preparation, and provide day-to-day employment law advice to VA managers and supervisors across Milwaukee, Detroit, Kansas City, St. Louis, and Minneapolis.

Qualifications

• Experience in Employment Law and administrative litigation.
• Strong legal writing and drafting motions.
• Ability to manage discovery and case files.
• Excellent research and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys handling employment law matters and administrative litigation
• Assist with legal research, drafting, record compilation, motions, discovery, and case preparation
• Help provide day-to-day administrative and employment law advice to VA managers and supervisors
• Support representation before administrative bodies including: EEOC

Skills

Employment Law

Legal Writing

Drafting Motions

Discovery

Research and case-file organization

Job description

Paralegal – VA Office of General Counsel, Midwest District

Location(s): Milwaukee, Detroit, Kansas City, St. Louis, and Minneapolis

+++THIS IS NOT A REMOTE JOB+++

Who Can Apply

This announcement is currently limited to candidates who qualify for one or more of the following eligibilities:

• Veterans


• Individuals with disabilities (Schedule A)

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of General Counsel – Midwest District is seeking a skilled Paralegal to support our Employment Law attorneys and contribute directly to the mission of serving America’s Veterans. In this role, your work strengthens the systems that protect the rights, dignity, and workplace fairness of thousands of VA employees, ultimately improving outcomes for the Veterans we serve.

About the Role

As a Paralegal in the Midwest District, you will work closely with Employment Law attorneys providing essential legal and administrative support. You’ll play a key role in helping the Department navigate complex workplace matters and employment litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys handling employment law matters and administrative litigation


• Assist with legal research, drafting, record compilation, motions, discovery, and case preparation


• Help provide day‑to‑day administrative and employment law advice to VA managers and supervisors


• Support representation before administrative bodies including:


• U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Preferred Experience

• Employment Law


• Legal Writing


• Drafting Motions


• Discovery


• Research and case‑file organization

Our Paralegal positions start at GS‑7, GS‑9, or GS‑11, depending on qualifications and experience.

The role offers promotion potential to GS‑11 after one or two years of fully successful performance.

Why Join the VA Office of General Counsel

• Diverse, Impactful Legal Work


• OGC serves as the VA’s in‑house law firm—providing guidance and representation across employment law, health care law, torts, administrative law, contracts, ethics, FOIA/Privacy Act, and more.


• You’ll join a team dedicated to integrity, service, and collaboration. Employees at OGC build long‑term careers because they are supported, valued, and empowered.


• VA is known for its federal career mobility, robust professional development, and opportunities to progress into higher‑level legal roles.

VA employees enjoy one of the best benefits packages nationwide, including:

• Federal retirement with matching contributions


• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance


• Ample paid leave + 11 federal holidays


• Student loan repayment programs (where eligible)


• Job stability, flexibility, and nationwide career pathways