Transportation Paralegal - Kanawha Co.

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

State of West Virginia seeks a Paralegal to support the Legal Services section of the Division of Motor Vehicles. Under general supervision, you will perform legal administrative tasks in a specialized practice area and help ensure documents are filed according to procedural rules.

This full-time, on-site role offers growth opportunities, exposure to drafting and reviewing documents, maintaining case files, and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Paralegal (Legal Assistant) training program.
• Substitution: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a legal setting that required performing legal research, reading and interpreting laws, and preparing legal documents, under the supervision of an attorney, may substitute for the required training/education.
• Two (2) years of full-time or part-time equivalent paid experience as a Paralegal in a legal setting, that required performing legal research, reading and interpreting laws, and preparing legal documents, under the supervision of an attorney.
• Substitution: Successful completion of coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for the required training/education and experience through an established formula.

Responsibilities

• This position performs legal administrative support duties in a specialized legal practice area.
• Under general supervision, general direction is given as to what is to be accomplished, limitations, quantity and quality, deadlines, and priority of work.
• May ensure documents are properly filed by applying procedural rules and regulations.

Skills

Paralegal

Legal research

Reading laws

Preparing legal documents

Education

Paralegal training program

Job description

Disclaimer

this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.” The Paralegal will serve at the Legal Services section of the Division of Motor Vehicles. This position performs legal administrative support duties in a specialized legal practice area. Under general supervision, general direction is given as to what is to be accomplished, limitations, quantity and quality, deadlines, and priority of work. Procedures for performing duties are clearly established. May ensure documents are properly filed by applying procedural rules and regulations. Performs related duties as required.

Nature of Work

this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.” The Paralegal will serve at the Legal Services section of the Division of Motor Vehicles. This position performs legal administrative support duties in a specialized legal practice area. Under general supervision, general direction is given as to what is to be accomplished, limitations, quantity and quality, deadlines, and priority of work. Procedures for performing duties are clearly established. May ensure documents are properly filed by applying procedural rules and regulations. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications**

TRAINING/EDUCATION

• Successful completion of a Paralegal (Legal Assistant) training program.
• Substitution: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a legal setting that required performing legal research, reading and interpreting laws, and preparing legal documents, under the supervision of an attorney, may substitute for the required training/education.

Experience

• Two (2) years of full-time or part-time equivalent paid experience as a Paralegal in a legal setting, that required performing legal research, reading and interpreting laws, and preparing legal documents, under the supervision of an attorney.
• Substitution: Successful completion of coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for the required training/education and experience through an established formula.

Permanent, full-time employees of the State of West Virginia, receive a wide variety of financial and personal job benefits. Specific information about benefits is available from the hiring agency.

Salary and Wages Direct deposit (twice a month) Promotion Opportunities - With over 20,000 classified positions in state government, there are many opportunities to compete for transfer or promotional appointment.

Medical Insurance Major medical, surgical, prescription drug, and other medical expenses. Choice of plans. The state pays the major part of the premium. Mountaineer Flexible Benefits (Optional Insurance) The Mountaineer Flexible Benefits program allows tax-free deductions for dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as medical expenses not reimbursed by regular insurance coverage.

Life Insurance The state provides a $10,000 decreasing term life policy with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Additional group insurance is available.

Retirement Plan The state offers an outstanding defined benefit pension plan. Employee contributes 4.5% of salary (tax-deferred).

Deferred Compensation State employees have a unique opportunity to build retirement savings and reduce today's taxes by participating in a Section 457 deferred compensation plan. A 457 plan is similar to the 401K plans offered by private companies.

Annual Increment Pay The annual increment is $60 for each full year of qualifying service, and is paid in July of each year. This is available to employees with 3 or more years of service.

Holidays Twelve (12) paid holidays in each year.

Vacation 15 to 24 days per year depending on length of service.

Paid Sick Leave We offer an outstanding paid sick leave benefit. Employees earn 1.5 days each month or 18 days per year. There is no limit to the amount of sick leave an employee can accumulate. Full compliance with Family Medical Leave and WV Parental Leave Act. Employee to Employee Leave Donation Program.

Military Leave - Paid Military Leave

Training, and Developmental Opportunities We offer many formal in-house training classes. Many agencies also offer tuition reimbursement for job-related training and education provided by approved technical schools and colleges.

Suggestion Award Program Employees may receive monetary award up to 20% of the first year savings for any approved and implemented work improvement suggestion.

Credit Union

Flexible Working Hours and Alternate Work Schedules Day Care - State approved child Day Care facilities are located at the Capitol Complex.

Wellness Programs Many state agencies provide special wellness and health related services to employees. Examples include: free health screening, special seminars and presentations, organized health related activities, health contact information, wellness promotion events, and healthy lifestyle information.

West Virginia is a Great Place to Live and Work

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