Paralegal, Correctional Litigation

Virginia Office of the Attorney General; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Office of the Attorney General is seeking a Paralegal in Corrections Litigation to support division attorneys. The role involves reviewing claims against the Commonwealth and client agencies, conducting witness interviews, and drafting legal documents for attorney review.

The position requires strong written and verbal communication, excellent organizational and time management skills, and litigation experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures.
• Excellent written communication with a demonstrated writing sample.
• Strong verbal communication, organization, and time management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, under pressure.
• Litigation experience required, basic word processing skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports division attorneys by reviewing claims against the Commonwealth and agencies.
• Conducts witness interviews and drafts legal documents and memoranda.
• Maintains document and file control; gathers documents and video footage for review.
• Assists in discovery and electronic discovery; helps with trial preparation.

Skills

Legal terminology

Court procedures

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Litigation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree / Paralegal Certificate

Experience-based equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

E-Discovery

Job description

Title: Paralegal, Correctional Litigation

State Role Title: Paralegal

Hiring Range: $55,000-$75,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location: Office of the Attorney General

Agency Website: https://www.oag.state.va.us/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Position works in a varied capacity and supports division attorneys by performing initial investigative review of claims filed against the Commonwealth and client agencies, including the Virginia Department of Corrections, the Virginia Parole Board, and the Department of Juvenile Justice, conducting witness interviews, preparing drafts of legal documents and memoranda for attorney review, maintaining document and file control, gathering relevant documents and video footage to include review and analysis of video footage and audio recordings, assisting in all phases of discovery and working with attorneys to handle electronic discovery, and assisting in trial preparation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Competent working knowledge of legal terminology, and court procedures.
• Position requires excellent written communication skills, as demonstrated in a writing sample (no page length requirement).
• Successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional verbal communication skills, organizational skills, proficiency in time management, the ability to work independently and as a team member, and the ability to organize and analyze large quantities of written and verbal information.
• Candidate must also demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure and adjust priorities without close supervision.
• Litigation experience is required.
• Position supports itself and requires basic word processing skills.

Additional Considerations

• Bachelor's degree in related field and/or Paralegal Certificate is preferred; however, an equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the required qualifications may substitute for educational criteria.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and E Discovery is a plus.

Contact Information

Name: OAG Recruitment

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.