Paralegal

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of General Counsel - Pacific District, seeks a Paralegal to support Employment Law attorneys in Phoenix.

You will assist with research, case preparation, and day-to-day administrative tasks that enable teams to protect veterans' rights and fair workplace practices. In this role you will help draft documents, manage discovery, and liaise with agencies such as the EEOC.

Qualifications

• Experience in Employment Law.
• Strong Legal Writing skills.
• Experience drafting motions for litigation.
• Familiarity with discovery processes.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys handling employment law matters and administrative litigation.
• Assist with legal research, drafting, record compilation, motions, discovery, and case preparation.
• 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

Job description

Paralegal – VA Office of General Counsel, Pacific District

Location: Phoenix AZ

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-Pacific 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 Pacific 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