Transportation Paralegal - Kanawha Co.

WV Parkways Authority; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

WV Parkways Authority is seeking a Paralegal to support the Legal Services section of the Division of Motor Vehicles. The role involves legal administrative duties, under general supervision, with clear procedures and deadlines.

May assist with filing and ensuring compliance with regulations. Preferred candidates have a Paralegal training program and at least two years of experience performing legal research, reading and interpreting laws, and preparing legal documents, with substitution options

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Paralegal (Legal Assistant) training program.
• Two years of paralegal experience performing legal research and preparing legal documents.
• Substitution options may allow experience in lieu of training/education.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal administrative support in a specialized legal practice area.
• Ensure documents are properly filed according to procedural rules.
• Assist attorneys with deadlines and priority of work.

Skills

Legal research

Document preparation

Reading laws

Education

Paralegal training program

Job description

Nature of Work

**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.

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.