Paralegal

Prince William County Government; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Paid annual leave

Paid personal leave

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Medical and dental health plans

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Prince William County Attorney's Office in Woodbridge, VA is seeking an entry level paralegal to support a team of attorneys providing legal advice to the Board of County Supervisors and county agencies.

Under supervision, the incumbent will maintain confidentiality, apply knowledge of law office practices, and assist with legal reviews, research, arbitration and litigation. Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. with 2 years of paralegal or legal assistant experience.
• Knowledge of Virginia state and federal court rules and research capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality paralegal support to attorneys providing legal advice to the Board of County Supervisors and county agencies, offices, and departments.
• Assist in preparation and conduct of legal review, arbitration, and litigation.

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. with 2 years of paralegal or legal assistant experience

Paralegal Certification

Job description

The Prince William County Attorney's Office is looking for an individual to provide quality paralegal support to a group of attorneys providing legal advice to the Board of County Supervisors and County agencies, offices, and departments. Under the general supervision of the County Attorney, Chief Deputy County Attorney, and/or Assistant County Attorneys, performs routine paraprofessional work assisting attorneys in the preparation and conduct of legal review, advice, research, arbitration, and litigation.

About This Role:

Day-to-day activities are performed under the regular supervision of assigned attorney staff or the paralegal supervisor. The incumbent must fully understand and fastidiously maintain the confidentiality of the work performed by, and clients of, the County Attorney's Office. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of standard law office practices and procedures; comprehensive knowledge of Virginia state and federal court rules and requirements, legal forms and legal research capabilities; previous experience with State and Federal litigation processes; knowledge of various software programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and Prolaw or comparable case tracking system; the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with performing multiple tasks from several attorneys and the ability to prioritize to efficiently meet deadlines.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. and 2 years of related experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant involving tasks in support of legal assistance and litigation.

Special Requirements:

• Paralegal Certification

Preferences:

• Previous employment with a Virginia Town, City or County Governmental Attorney’s Office
• Experience with State and Federal litigation processes.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Hiring Salary Range

$25.44 - $36.98 Hourly

Please note, this is an entry level paralegal position, as such, the intended salary range will be on the lower end.

We also offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.