Paralegal

Virginia State Corporation Commission; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia State Corporation Commission’s Division of Utility and Railroad Safety (URS) seeks a professional Paralegal in Richmond. The role reports to the URS Director and collaborates with the Office of General Counsel and URS staff to proof and edit legal documents, synthesize information, and recommend changes.

The position offers a hybrid schedule (3 days telework, 2 days in office) with professional development opportunities and growth potential within the SCC.

Qualifications

• Paralegal experience preferred.
• Experience drafting legal documents and conducting legal research.
• Knowledge of legal research methods, terminology, records and case management, and legal research systems.

Responsibilities

• Drafting Commission orders and other legal documents, conducting legal research, preparing reports, and assisting in rulemaking proceedings
• Tracking and organizing all damage prevention enforcement documents related to the Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act
• Tracking and entering damage prevention reports and assisting with committee meetings
• Assisting with preparations for rules to show cause hearings
• Performing administrative duties to support URS, such as checking the mail and depositing checks, working within the JARS/CASE system, and managing the Division’s debt off-set program
• Performing other related work as required

Education

Paralegal studies degree/certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft SharePoint

JARS/CASE system

Job description

Starting Salary Range: $54,808 - $62,000

The State Corporation Commission’s(“SCC” or “Commission”) Division of Utility and Railroad Safety (“URS”) seeks a professional and detail-oriented Paralegal. Reporting directly to the Director of URS, the paralegal selected for this position will work closely with attorneys from the SCC’s Office of General Counsel and URS staff to proof and edit legal documents by synthesizing information, recognizing opportunities or issues, and recommending changes. This position, based in Richmond, offers a hybrid work schedule (generally 3 days of telework, 2 days in the office per week) as well as professional development and training opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Paralegal include the following:

• Drafting Commission orders and other legal documents, conducting legal research, preparing reports, and assisting in rulemaking proceedings
• Tracking and organizing all damage prevention enforcement documents related to the Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act
• Tracking and entering damage prevention reports and assisting with committee meetings
• Assisting with preparations for rules to show cause hearings
• Performing administrative duties to support URS, such as checking the mail and depositing checks, working within the JARS/CASE system, and managing the Division’s debt off-set program
• Performing other related work as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal experience and completion of a degree or certificate program in paralegal studies
• Experience drafting legal documents and conducting legal research
• Knowledge of legal research methods and terminology, records and case management, and legal research systems is essential
• Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, excel at proofreading and copying documents, and be highly organized with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to interpret legal documents and manage case files
• Ability to express ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Applicants must be experienced in the use of a personal computer, especially with Microsoft Office Suite
• Any experience with Microsoft SharePoint is a plus