Paralegal Manager, Correctional Litigation

Commonwealth of Virginia; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia, Office of the Attorney General, seeks a Paralegal Manager in Correctional Litigation to supervise a team of five paralegals and support the defense of claims against state agencies.

Applicants should have at least five years of paralegal experience in Corrections litigation, strong docket management, and excellent written and verbal communication skills; prior management experience is not required but delegation ability is valued.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of paralegal experience in Correctional Litigation.
• Ability to manage a busy docket and delegate tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of federal civil litigation and Virginia Dept. of Corrections.
• Ability to identify, collect, review, and organize materials from multiple sources.
• Excellent time management and prioritization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and elicit team performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to Section Chief and AGs in defense of claims.
• Supervise five paralegals and handle administrative tasks like leave and evaluations.
• Liaise between paralegals and staff on personnel matters.
• Support attorneys in discovery, trial prep, and document management.

Skills

paralegal experience

case management

oral & written communication

independent work

time management

project management

organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

eDiscovery

case management software

Job description

Title: Paralegal Manager, Correctional Litigation

State Role Title: Paralegal Manager

Hiring Range: $100,000

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: Agency Employee Only - A

The Correctional Litigation Section is seeking to fill the Paralegal Manager role. This individual supervises a team of five busy and accomplished paralegals. Seeking applicants with at least five years of paralegal experience in Correctional Litigation, the ability to manage a busy docket of cases, facility with eDiscovery, organizational skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Prior management experience is not required, but a demonstrated ability to manage and delegate tasks effectively is desired.

Duties

• Provides legal support to Correctional Litigation Section Chief and Assistant Attorneys General in their defense of claims against the Commonwealth and client agencies, the Virginia Department of Corrections, the Virginia Parole Board, and the Department of Juvenile Justice. The Paralegal Manager carries a full litigation caseload.
• Manages and supervises the Correctional Litigation Section Paralegals and their legal support to the attorneys; performs administrative functions pertaining to Section Paralegals, including, but not limited to, reviewing and approving leave requests and time sheets, preparing evaluations.
• Acts as liaison between Paralegals and administrative staff pertaining to personnel issues, interviewing and other such matters.
• Paralegal duties include supporting 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; promptly collecting materials related to claims; interviewing witnesses; preparing drafts of legal documents and memoranda for attorney review; organizing, cataloging, and controlling client materials including large volumes of audio and video files; , assisting in all phases of discovery including planning and strategy development; retaining e-discovery service providers as needed; responding to third-party subpoenas; and assisting in trial preparation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Virginia Department of Corrections and federal civil litigation
• familiarity with legal terminology and paralegal functions
• the ability to identify, collect, review, and organize materials from multiple sources, making sure that complete information has been provided
• excellent time management and inherent ability to prioritize tasks
• effective oral and written communication skills
• an ability to work independently
• collegiality
• sound judgment
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in correctional litigation
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and elicit team members’ best work

Additional Considerations

Bachelor's degree in related field and/or Paralegal Position.

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.