Paralegal

City of Richmond, VA; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney, seeks a Paralegal for its Civil Litigation Division to support attorneys in federal, state trial and appellate courts. The role involves investigation, research, drafting routine and specialized documents, coordinating and scheduling legal actions, and maintaining filing systems.

Qualifications include a Paralegal certificate or degree, strong written and verbal skills, and the ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or higher degree required.
• Experience in civil litigation preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documentation for cases in circuit/General District Court; gather information; write, edit, and file pleadings, motions, orders, notices and briefs.
• Maintain and organize case files and exhibits; open and close files.
• Coordinate the schedule of City Attorney and litigation matters; contact internal and external departments.

Skills

Civil litigation

Drafting orders

Legal research

Microsoft Office

Oral communication

Written communication

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

Paralegal certificate

Associates degree in Paralegal studies

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal studies or other discipline

Job description

The anticipated pay range for this position is $65,000 -$69,000 annually

The City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney, is seeking to fill the position of Paralegal for its Civil Litigation Division. The purpose of the position is to provide assistance to attorneys in the Civil Litigation Division with matters in federal, state trial and appellate courts. The position will undertake other assignments as needed. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage numerous assignments simultaneously and to work independently with the support of multiple attorneys. Experience in civil litigation law is desired. Job duties will consist of, but are not limited to, investigation, research, legal documentation preparation, coordinating and scheduling legal actions, compiling, and organizing documents and exhibits, drafting routine and specialized documents, and maintaining departmental filing systems.

The successful candidate will have a Paralegal certificate, an associate’s degree in paralegal studies, a bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or other disciplines, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The successful candidate must also have strong written and verbal skills. The position will undertake other assignments as needed.

This position is Unclassified and serves at the will of the City Attorney.

The position will remain open until filled.

• Prepares various documents related to cases; gathers information; writes, edits, and prepares documents for authorization; prepares and files pleadings, motions, orders, notices, and briefs in Richmond Circuit Court and General District Court; prepares orders of confirmation and distribution; prepares acknowledgement letters for claimants.
• Maintains files for open cases; prepares and submits documents; opens and closes files.
• Coordinates the schedule of City Attorney and opens litigation cases; contacts necessary internal and external departments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Experience with civil litigation, federal and state courts, or municipal law
• Experience with drafting orders, preparing discovery, scheduling legal actions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong ability to conduct legal research.
• Strong ability to communicate with various internal and external departments.
• Keen ability to pay attention to details and ability to remain organized.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Considerable knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Paralegal certificate,
• Associates degree in Paralegal studies,
• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal studies or other discipline; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Compliance with additional requirements that may be established by the City of Richmond.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.

EEO/AA.